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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Simon Peach

Sir Bobby Charlton: The inspiration behind Manchester United and England

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Sir Bobby Charlton was a mesmerising midfielder for Manchester United, a World Cup winner with England and an all-round gentleman.

A key member of the Busby Babes and a survivor of the Munich air crash of 1958, a wonderful 17-year career at Manchester United dovetailed with a remarkable time with England, which peaked with World Cup glory in 1966.

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