Sir Bobby Charlton's only surviving sibling today led tributes to the 1966 hero, declaring: 'He was an icon to me but he was my big brother', ahead of his funeral this afternoon.
Tommy Charlton told the BBC: 'He was my big brother. My fondest memories are when he was my brother. You'd meet him at the game and Bob would straighten your tie, and make sure your jacket was right and say you should have worn a different colour shirt. That was being a brother and I loved that'.
Manchester United said the funeral cortege will pass Old Trafford on its way to the cathedral, with fans and members of the public are invited to pay their respects along the route.