MANCHESTER UNITED forward Marcus Rashford has paid tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton with a heartfelt Instagram post.
Sir Bobby passed away peacefully on Saturday after a three-year battle with dementia.
A statement from his family read: "It is with great sadness that we share the news that Sir Bobby passed peacefully in the early hours of Saturday morning.
"He was surrounded by his family. His family would like to pass on their thanks to everyone who has contributed to his care and for the many people who have loved and supported him.
"We would request that the family’s privacy be respected at this time."
Tributes poured in for the Man Utd and England legend on Saturday evening, with the likes of David Beckham, Gary Lineker and Gary Neville all paying their respects.
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Rashford has become the latest star to pay tribute.
He took to Instagram to share a photo of his first professional contract signing – when he was joined by his family and Sir Bobby.
Alongside the photo, Rashford wrote: "I signed my first professional contract at Man Utd with Sir Bobby.
"Thank you for all the support and advice that you provided to me.
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"That win was for you and your family."
Rashford was named in the Man Utd squad that faced Sheffield United on Saturday evening, just a few hours after Sir Bobby's death was announced.
Before kick-off, both teams paid tribute to the 1966 World Cup hero with a minute's silence.
United captain Bruno Fernandes also laid flowers in the centre circle.
The Red Devils went on to win the match 2-1 thanks to goals from Scott McTominay and Diogo Dalot.
At full time, Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag dedicated the victory to Sir Bobby.
He said: "Very sad, our thoughts are with his family, especially his wife, his children and grandchildren.
"What he achieved in football was immense. Also his personality off the pitch. The football world lost a big man.
"We had to show our respect for him and I think we did that today. We wanted to celebrate but also to remember him.
"[The tribute from our fans] was fantastic. We have to pay contribution, pay our big goodbye, remembering Bobby Charlton because what he did was magnificent.
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"He was outstanding on the pitch and off it.
"We wanted to remember Sir Bobby and I think we did it in a decent way."
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