Trivia

He was a former England international football defender (1965-1970), making 35 appearances and scoring six goals.

He was a FIFA World Cup winner with England in 1966, along with his brother Bobby Charlton.

He was the manager of the Republic of Ireland football team (1986 - 1994).

As the manager of the Republic of Ireland team, he was granted an audience with the Pope at the 1990 tournament in Italy.

He worked as a miner before taking up football.

His activities now include being Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland, after-dinner speaking and being patron of Fishing for the Disabled schemes.

He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1974 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to Association Football.

He once applied to be the manager of the England team but the Football Association didn't respond and he was never even interviewed.

He was made honorary citizen of Ireland in 1996.

His mother Cissie Milburn's brothers and cousin Jackie were pro footballers.

Won English championship with Leeds United in 1969.

629 appearances for Leeds United in First English division (1952 to 1973), scored 70 goals.