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Which disease rendered Banks absent in the quarter-finals of the 1970 World Cup?

  • Bronchitis

  • Gastroenteritis

  • Pneumonia

  • Tonsillitis

Answer

Gastroenteritis is a condition in which the stomach and intestines become inflamed, resulting in diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and fever. In 1970, Banks was diagnosed with gastroenteritis and was forced to miss the quarter-finals of the World Cup. This was a major blow to the England team, as Banks was considered to be one of the best goalkeepers in the world.
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