A young Sir Bobby Charlton in his early Manchester United days in 1956 as he prepares to embark on a glittering career

But Charlton had to deal with tragedy early on after being injured in the Munich air crash in 1958

Forward Bobby with his brother and England defender and international team-mate Jack (left), who played for Leeds

Charlton holds aloft the World Cup after helping England to a 4-2 win over Germany in the 1966 final at Wembley

Charlton (second right) scores in Manchester United's European Cup final win over Benfica at Wembley in 1968

Charlton lifts the 1968 European Cup after Manchester United's 4-1 win over Benfica under the Twin Towers

Charlton was one of England's most illustrious players and celebrates reaching 100 caps for England

Charlton in his last game for Manchester United at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea on 28 April, 1973

Charlton celebrated his 70th birthday on 11 October, 2007