'Big Jack', a member of England's legendary 1966 World Cup-winning team, an icon at Leeds United and a successful manager for Ireland as well as English national club sides, dies aged 85.
Jack Charlton, an uncompromising central defender who played alongside his brother, Bobby, in England's World Cup-winning side in 1966 before enjoying coaching success with Ireland, has died aged 85.He then became a successful manager, best known for his work with Ireland's national teamNicknamed "Big Jack" and celebrated for his earthy "beer and cigarettes" image, Charlton was Footballer of the Year in England in 1967.
"He was a thoroughly honest, kind, funny and genuine man who always had time for people. His loss will leave a huge hole in all our lives but we are thankful for a lifetime of happy memories." "I got a lift back the following morning and my mother was playing hell as I hadn't been to bed all night," Charlton recalled.Charlton made 35 appearances for England between 1965-70, also playing in the 1968 European Championship and the 1970 World Cup. A very different player to Bobby, who was once all-time top scorer for both England and Manchester United, Jack was in the shadow of his brother during his playing career.
Adopting a direct, physical and attack-minded style, Charlton got the best out of Ireland's hard-working players and guided them to three major tournaments, including the 1990 World Cup where the Irish reached the quarterfinals. Ireland also played at Euro 1988 and the 1994 World Cup under Charlton.
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