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England's 1966 World Cup heroes then and now as Jack Charlton sadly passes away

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Jack Charlton, a member of the most successful England team in history, has died aged 85. The World Cup winner lined up in central defence alongside captain Bobby Moore and behind his brother Bobby Charlton when England won on football's biggest stage for the first and only time.

He also made a record 773 appearances for Leeds during his 21-year playing career and managed the Republic of Ireland at their first major finals at Euro 88 and then the Italia 90 World Cup.

But his greatest triumph was at Wembley when England lifted the Jules Rimet Trophy after beating West Germany 4-2 in extra time in the final.

Sir Alf Ramsey’s side went on to finish third in the 1968 European Championships and reach the quarter-finals of the 1970 World Cup. JAC

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