Manchester United legend and England's 1966 World Cup winner, Sir Bobby Charlton, died on Saturday morning at the age of 86 Video Loading Video UnavailableClick to playTap to playThe video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play nowSir Bobby Charlton remember In the last public photo of Sir Bobby Charlton, the 1966 World Cup winner bravely received his coronavirus vaccination.

Dressed in a white shirt and red jumper, in something of a nod to his beloved Manchester United, perhaps the club's greatest-ever player smiled as he received his vaccine in 2021, having already battled Covid-19.

It came a year after his wife Norma announced that he was battling dementia - a disease which also afflicted his brother, Jack, before his death in 2020.

A host of tributes were paid to the 1966 World Cup winner following the announcement of his death on Saturday afternoon.

A statement from Manchester United, announcing the news, declared: "Manchester United are in mourning following the passing of Sir Bobby Charlton, one of the greatest and most beloved players in the history of our club.

Sir Bobby Charlton receiving the Covid-19 vaccine ( Image:PA) "Sir Bobby was a hero to millions, not just in Manchester, or the United Kingdom, but wherever football is played around the world.

He was admired as much for his sportsmanship and integrity as he was for his outstanding qualities as a footballer; Sir Bobby will always be remembered as a giant of the game.

"A graduate of our youth Academy, Sir Bobby played 758 games and scored 249 goals during 17 years as a Manchester United player, winning the European Cup, three league titles and the FA Cup.

For England, he won 106 caps and scored 49 goals for England, and won the 1966 World Cup.

"The club's heartfelt sympathies are with his wife Lady Norma, his daughters and grandchildren, and all who loved him.

""With deepest gratitude for your service, from everyone at Manchester United".

Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville said Charlton was the club's "greatest ambassador".

"So sorry to hear the news of Sir Bobby Charlton," the broadcaster and former England right-back tweeted.

"The Greatest English Football player and Manchester United's greatest ambassador.

A champion on and off the pitch and a Busby Babe that paved the way for all to come at United.

Rest In Peace Sir Bobby.

" Sir Bobby Charlton celebrating a Premier League title triumph alongside Patrice Evra ( Image:World Cup winner Sir Geoff Hurst, who scored a hat-trick in the 1966 final for England, described Charlton as "a great colleague and friend".

"Very sad news today, (one) of the true Greats Sir Bobby Charlton has passed away," Sir Geoff tweeted.

"We will never forget him & nor will all of football.

A great colleague & friend he will be sorely missed by all of the country beyond sport alone.

Condolences to his family & friends from Geoff and Judith.

"Sir Bobby is survived by Lady Norma, their two children Suzanne and Andrea, and his grandchildren.

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