Hundreds of people, bottom right, filled Northumberland streets to bid farewell to Jack Charlton, left, before a family funeral service in Newcastle, top right.

placeholder image — Hundreds of people, bottom right, filled Northumberland streets to bid farewell to Jack Charlton, left, before a family funeral service in Newcastle, top right.

World Cup football legend Jack Charlton's funeral in pictures as well-wishers line the streets

By Gavin Ledwith

Published 21st Jul 2020, 15:38 GMT

Updated 21st Jul 2020, 15:53 GMT

Hundreds of people packed Ashington’s streets to say goodbye to football legend Jack Charlton as the World Cup final winner’s funeral cortege made its way through his home town.

Here is a selection of images from an emotional occasion on Tuesday, July 21, as Northumberland and the wider North East paid tribute to a local hero who never forgot his roots.

5. Floral tribute

Jack's hearse included flowers shaped as an England international top with his shirt number on. Photo: North News and Pictures

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6. "Thank you, Sir Jack"

Four heart-felt words. Photo: North News and Pictures

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7. Handing it to him

Ashington applauds. Photo: North News and Pictures

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8. Generations together

Mourners of all ages watch the cortege pass by Photo: North News and Pictures

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World Cup football legend Jack Charlton's funeral in pictures as well-wishers line the streets

Hundreds of people packed Ashington’s streets to say goodbye to football legend Jack Charlton as the World Cup final winner’s funeral cortege made its way through his home town.

5. Floral tribute

6. "Thank you, Sir Jack"

7. Handing it to him

8. Generations together

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