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At international level, Charlton was named in the England squad for four World Cups (1958, 1962, 1966, and 1970), though he did not play in the first. At the time of his retirement from the England team in 1970, he was the nation's most capped player, having turned out 106 times at the highest level; Bobby Moore overtook this in 1973.
Oct 7, 2024 · He played on the English national team that won the World Cup in 1966 and was voted European Footballer of the Year for his efforts. Charlton captained Manchester United when they were the first English club to win the European Cup (now known as the Champions League) in 1968.
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Oct 21, 2023 · Bobby Charlton (11th October 1937 - 21st October 2023) was an international footballer who represented England 106 times scoring 49 goals. His first cap was against Scotland on 19th April 1958 at 20 years old, and his last was vs West Germany on 14th June 1970 aged 32.
Midfielder. - Bobby Charlton is England’s third-highest scorer with 49 goals – he was the Three Lions’ top scorer from May 1968, when he broke Jimmy Greaves’ scoring record of 44 goals, until Wayne Rooney broke it in September 2015.
Oct 21, 2024 · 'Bobby Charlton wanted children to play football safely - that was his number one' ... and 106 caps with 49 goals for England, Charlton’s name is deservedly mentioned when England’s greatest ...
Oct 21, 2023 · 21 October 2023. Sir Bobby Charlton, the Manchester United legend who was a key figure in England's 1966 World Cup victory, has died at the age of 86. Charlton won 106 caps for England and...
Bobby was chosen to play for England Schools against Wales in the days when 93,000 people would pack the stadium to watch boys play. Word soon went round that here was a special talent and scouts from 18 leading clubs made their way to the Charltons' colliery-owned terrace home.
