The top 50 sporting events Brits most wish they'd seen live

Researchers asked 2,000 people what events they wish they had witnessed in the flesh, with 21% voting for Bobby Moore’s men beating Germany 4-2 at Wembley. Second place went to Andy Murray winning his first Wimbledon title in 2013, followed by Torvil and Dean’s 1984 Winter Olympics Gold with the Bolero.

The study revealed 57% said you can’t beat the feeling of watching sport in action, with 74% admitting there is at least one iconic moment they wish they had witnessed in person.

Muhammed Ali’s ‘Rumble in the Jungle’, the Ashes victory in 2005 and the game which clinched Leicester City’s Premier League title also featured among the top 50.

The study was commissioned by Kellogg’s, which, as part of its newly-launched Football Camps programme, gave 30 children from Oxford and Bolton an experience to follow in the footsteps of their heroes at the showpiece EFL League One Play Off Final.

A spokesperson from the cereal brand, said: “It’s fitting that number one on the list of sporting moments that people wished they’d witnessed took place at Wembley, the scene of the EFL Play Off Finals over the next two weekends.

“The beautiful thing about sport is that incredible moments are always just one match away, no matter how old you are or what level you’re playing at.

“The feeling of live sport is one that absolutely can’t be beaten, and we’re thrilled to be able to provide this experience for young people this weekend.”

The study also found 49% of the parents polled are determined to help their children see as much sport as possible to give them the chance of seeing a history-making moment in real-life.

One in 10 of the respondents who wished they could have seen a historic sporting moment live picked Liverpool’s improbable comeback from 3-0 down to win the Champions League in 2005.

Wembley Stadium was voted the iconic sporting venue respondents would most like to visit, followed by Wimbledon’s Centre Court. Race mecca Silverstone was third on the list, with the home of cricket, Lords and Twickenham, where England play rugby, rounding out the top five.

Speaking about the Kelloggs Football Camps programme which is taking place from July to September for children aged five to 15, the spokesperson added: “Getting a VIP experience at Wembley is a dream come true for many football fans, so we were delighted to be able to get local kids on board our buses to support Bolton and Oxford for an experience they’ll never forget. 

“The programme aims to help kids get active and keep them entertained this summer at their favourite football clubs. With access to FA-qualified coaches, we’re giving children the chance to follow in the footsteps of their footballing heroes, and this weekend we’ve offered a flavour of just that at Wembley. We can’t wait to bring thousands of kids together across the country once the camps kick off in July.”