Sir Bobby Charlton, the Manchester United legend who was a key figure in England’s 1966 World Cup victory, has died at the age of 86, BBC reports.
Bobby Charlton won 106 caps for England and scored 49 international goals – records for his country at the time.
During a 17-year first-team career with United, he won three league titles, a European Cup and an FA Cup.
Charlton’s family said he “passed peacefully in the early hours of Saturday morning”.
A statement on behalf of the Charlton family said: ‘It is with great sadness that we share the news that Sir Bobby passed peacefully in the early hours of Saturday morning. He was surrounded by his family.”
The statement added: ‘His family would like to pass on their thanks to everyone who has contributed to his care and for the many people who have loved and supported him.
‘We would request that the family’s privacy be respected at this time.’