<P> At the finals, England were drawn in a group with Hungary, Argentina and Bulgaria . England defeated Argentina 3 - 1, thanks to goals from Ron Flowers, Bobby Charlton and Jimmy Greaves, before playing out a goalless draw with Bulgaria, and a 2--1 defeat to Hungary . </P> <P> England finished in second place behind Hungary and played the winners of group 3, defending champions Brazil, in the quarter - finals . Brazil scored first through Garrincha, before an equaliser for Gerry Hitchens before half time . However, second - half goals from Garrincha and Vavá meant Brazil won the game 3--1, and eliminated England from the competition . This defeat was manager Walter Winterbottom's last game in charge . Winterbottom had led England to four World Cup Finals . From May 1963, Alf Ramsey became the manager of England . </P> <Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section needs expansion . You can help by adding to it . (July 2018) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section needs expansion . You can help by adding to it . (July 2018) </Td> </Tr>

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