England 1966 World Cup winner & Leeds United legend Jack Charlton dies aged 85

The former Three Lions defender passed away on Friday night following a long battle with illness

England 1966 World Cup winner and Leeds United legend Jack Charlton has passed away at the age of 85.

Charlton's family have released a statement confirming the news on Saturday morning, which reads: "Jack died peacefully on Friday, July 10 at the age of 85.

"He was at home in Northumberland, with his family by his side.