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Alex Young

Sir Bobby Charlton funeral: Thousands bid farewell to England and Manchester United legend

Thousands of fans have lined the streets to say an emotional final farewell to English football icon Sir Bobby Charlton.

The England and Manchester United legend, who died last month at the age of 86, is being laid to rest on Monday with more than 1,000 people expected to attend the 1966 World Cup winner's funeral at Manchester Cathedral.

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