Manchester United’s players paid an emotional tribute to club great and England World Cup winner Bobby Charlton before beating Sheffield United 2-1 in the Premier League on Saturday.
Charlton, who died earlier in the day at the age of 86, was one of United’s greatest ever players and a key member of England’s victorious 1966 World Cup team.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes laid a wreath and a picture of the former attacking midfielder was displayed on a giant screen at Bramall Lane.
The crowd applauded as the players stood around the centre circle before kick-off.
Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay described Charlton’s death as “devastating” before kick-off.
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