Sir Bobby Charlton dies at age of 86: tributes paid to ‘England’s greatest player’ – live

Tributes pour in for England 1966 World Cup winnerWorld Cup winner and Manchester United favourite dies aged 86

Rio Ferdinand was on TNT Sports punditry duty for today’s lunchtime kick-off in the Premier League at Anfield. The former Manchester United and England defender said Charlton was always there for his team, “win, lose or draw” …

Icon, Legend, Great! these words are thrown around by all of us to many who 100% don’t deserve them, especially when you compare them to man of Sir Bobby’s calibre.

What a true gentleman of not many words, but when he spoke you stood still, stopped what you were doing and listened. A lot of the history was living and breathing through him and he was a constant at the club while I was there – travelling with us all over the world.

Very sad news today … one of the true greats Sir Bobby Charlton has passed away. We will never forget him and nor will all of football. A great colleague and friend he will be sorely missed by all of the country beyond sport alone. Condolences to his family and friends

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