Article 55JWD Jack Charlton, England World Cup winner, dies aged 85

Jack Charlton, England World Cup winner, dies aged 85

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Gregg Bakowski
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  • Centre-half was part of 1966 World Cup-winning team
  • Charlton also a successful Republic of Ireland manager

Jack Charlton, a World Cup winner with England and a former Republic of Ireland manager, has died aged 85. Charlton, the elder brother of Bobby, played 35 times for England as a central defender, including all six matches at the 1966 World Cup.

Related: 'He was larger than life': football world pays tribute to Jack Charlton

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