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England World Cup winner Jack Charlton passes away

11 Jul 2020
Jack Charlton

Hero of 1966 and Leeds United legend dies at the age of 85

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England FIFA World Cup winner Jack Charlton has passed away at the age of 85. 

A statement from Charlton's family said: "Jack died peacefully on Friday 10 July. He was at home in Northumberland, with his family by his side."

Charlton, the older brother of Manchester United legend Sir Bobby, was part of the famous Three Lions team of 1966.  

He played in every match of the tournament as England beat West Germany in the final, earning 35 caps for his country in total.

He spent his entire professional career playing for Leeds United, for whom his 629 league and 762 total appearances are both club records. 

As a central defender he won numerous other honours including two league titles and one FA Cup, and was named the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year in 1967. 

He went on to become a manager with Middlesbrough, Sheffield Wednesday, Newcastle United and internationally with Republic of Ireland, whom he led to two World Cups.

The Premier League offers sincere condolences to Jack's family, friends and all those who worked with him at this sad time.  

To pay respect, players will wear black armbands and there will be a moment of silence before kick-off in all Premier League matches this weekend.

See: Clubs and players pay tribute to Jack Charlton

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