Jack Charlton’s funeral cortège was applauded by large crowds as it passed through his home town


Thousands of people lined the streets to pay their respects as World Cup winner Jack Charlton's funeral procession made its way through his home town of Ashington in Northumberland.

The cortège drove along Newbiggin Road, North Seaton Road and Woodhorn Road before pausing outside the Children's Centre on Alexandra Road. Thousands of members of the public lined the route and paid their respects.

Crowds line streets of Ashington Credit: ITV Tyne Tees

Northumberland County Council had worked with the Charlton family and police beforehand to ensure safety at the procession.

Only immediate family will attend his funeral service due to Covid-19 restrictions.

English defender Jack Charlton (left) tries to stop German forward Siegfried Held during the World Cup final on 30 July 1966. Credit: PA

Jack Charlton died on Friday 10 July aged 85, he had been diagnosed with lymphoma and dementia.

England win the World Cup: (L-R) Gordon Banks, Alan Ball, Martin Peters, Bobby Moore, George Cohen, Ray Wilson, Bobby & Jack Charlton Credit: PA

His death prompted an outpouring of affection from the world of football and beyond.

He played alongside his brother Bobby in the England World Cup winning team in 1966 and is the sixth member of the squad to have died.

Jack Charlton tributes outside Elland Road ground, Leeds. Credit: PA

Jack Charlton spent the whole of his 23-year playing career with Leeds United making a record number of appearances. 

A successful manager, he took the Republic of Ireland to two World Cups. He also managed Sheffield Wednesday, Middlesborough and Newcastle.

He was a devoted family man and leaves a widow, Pat, three children, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.