Former England World Cup winning legend Jack Charlton dies aged 85

– Jack passed away on Friday after battling a long term illness

– His family confirmed he passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side

– The 1966 World Cup winner is Leeds United’s 9th highest scorer in history

England World Cup hero Jack Charlton, who was instrumental in his national team’s triumph in 1966, has tragically passed away.

Charlton passed away peacefully at his Northumberland home on Friday, July 10 aged 85.

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According to reports from England the World Cup winner was suffering from a long-term illness.

He is the older brother of Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton and was one of the key players in the 1966 World Cup which remains the only one England has ever won to date.

At club level, he was loyalty personified as he played for Leeds United, making a record 773 appearances over a career that spanned 23 years.

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Leeds United was among the first club to confirm the death of the former centre-back.

His family also released a statement confirming he “passed” in fairly peaceful fashion.

“Jack died peacefully on Friday 10 July at the age of 85. He was at home in Northumberland, with his family by his side,” a family statement read.

Jack Charlton (centre) during a friendly game involving England and Northern Ireland in 2015. Photo: Getty Images.
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The England football team also tweeted: “We are devastated by the news that Jack Charlton, a member of our World Cup-winning team of 1966, has passed away,”

Charlton helped his club Leeds to two promotions from the second division, and he also formed part of the side which won the league cup and FA in 1968 and 1972 respectively.

Despite naturally playing in defence, he is Leeds United’s ninth highest scorer in history with 96 goals.

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