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'I’ve got an enormous debt of gratitude to him. He sorted me out as a young man': Graeme Souness pays emotional tribute to Jack Charlton and praises him for his influence on his superb football career after 1966 World Cup winner's death aged 85

Graeme Souness has paid tribute to Jack Charlton, one of his former managers in the 1970s, after the World Cup winner sadly died on Friday.

The former defender passed away at his Northumberland home after suffering from dementia and lymphoma.

Charlton was Middlesbrough boss for for years between 1973 and 1977, so managed Souness during the early part of his career.

Graeme Souness has paid an emotional tribute to Jack Charlton, who died on Friday
The former defender passed away at his home after suffering from dementia and lymphoma

The former defender passed away at his home after suffering from dementia and lymphoma

'I've got an enormous debt of gratitude to him,' said Souness, speaking on Sky Sports ahead of the Premier League game between Sheffield United and Chelsea.