Sir Geoff Hurst honoured to share name with Chelmsford school

Football legend Sir Geoff Hurst says he is “surprised and honoured” to have a new school named after him.

The 1966 World Cup hat-trick hero, 83, went to school in Chelmsford and saw how the site he once attended had been transformed on Thursday.

Named the Sir Geoff Hurst Academy, the school caters for children aged 7-16 who have additional learning needs.

“I’m very proud of that and I’m delighted to be here and involved in the opening,” the former England, West Ham United and Stoke City striker said.

Sir Geoff told the BBC he had fond memories…