Bobby Charlton’s funeral brings fans together in Manchester to pay respects | Bobby Charlton

Hundreds of fans have gathered outside Old Trafford football stadium before the funeral of “the gentle superstar” Sir Bobby Charlton. One of England’s greatest ever players, Charlton passed away last month at the age of 86.

Thousands of mourners are expected to line the route from Old Trafford football stadium to Manchester cathedral, where his funeral will take place on Monday afternoon.

Manchester United’s under-18s and under-21 academy teams will form a guard of honour for the funeral procession outside Old Trafford, where Charlton made his United first-team debut 67 years ago and…

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