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Sir Geoff Hurst leads Sir Bobby Charlton tributes as last survivor of England World Cup winning squad hails 'true great' | The Sun
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SIR GEOFF HURST led the tributes for Manchester United and England legend Sir Bobby Charlton, who has died aged 86.
The 1966 World Cup winner passed away after a brave battle against dementia for the past three years.
Hurst, now the last surviving member of the 1966 World Cup-winning team, led the way with an emotional tribute.
He tweeted: "Very sad news today 1 of the true Greats Sir Bobby Charlton has passed away. We will never forget him & nor will all of football
"A great colleague & friend he will be sorely missed by all of the country beyond sport alone. Condolences to his family & friends from Geoff and Judith."
Gary Lineker hailed Sir Bobby as the greatest English footballer in history.
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He tweeted: "Deeply saddened to hear that Sir Bobby Charlton has died.A truly wonderful footballer and genuinely lovely man.
"A World Cup winner, Man Utd great and, for me, England’s greatest ever player. He may no longer be with us but he’ll have footballing immortality. RIP Sir Bobby."
United icon Gary Neville wrote: "So sorry to hear the news of Sir Bobby Charlton.
"The Greatest English Football player and Manchester United’s greatest ambassador.
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