Bobby Charlton was a key figure in England’s 1966 World Cup-winning team, playing alongside his brother Jack, and he made 758 appearances for United, scoring 249 goals.
Bobby Charlton, an England World Cup winner and one of Manchester United’s greatest players, died on Saturday at the age of 86.
Wayne Rooney of Manchester United is presented a trophy by Sir Bobby Charlton to mark his 500th game for Manchester United in 2015.Regarded as possessing one of the hardest shots of his generation and a player whose style bridged eras, Charlton earned 106 caps for England and scored 49 goals. Charlton was 20 when he survived the Munich air crash in 1958 and a decade later he scored twice as United beat Benfica to win the European Cup for the first time.
“His unparalleled record of achievement, character and service will be forever etched in the history of Manchester United and English football.”
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