Hundreds line the streets as Jack Charlton's funeral cortège passes through childhood home town of Ashington

Hundreds 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.

Hear the thoughts below of some of those who turned out to remember their footballing hero, and favourite son.

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

Hundreds of people lined the streets of Ashington in Northumberland Credit: ITV Yorkshire

Ron Freeman first met Jack Charlton when he was just 13 years old. The World Cup winner helped inspire him to follow his dreams to become a hang glider for Great Britain.


Only immediate family attended the funeral due to Covid-19 restrictions.

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

People of all ages turned up to pay their respects to Jack Charlton Credit: ITV Tyne Tees

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

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.

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

Jack Charlton spent the whole of his 21-year playing career with Leeds United, making a record number of appearances. 

As a manager he took charge at Middlesbrough and Newcastle, before leading the Republic of Ireland at two World Cups.

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

One of his grandchildren, Emma Wilkinson, spoke to ITV Tyne Tees at the funeral.