LONDON (Web Desk) - England legend Jack Charlton has died at the age of 85, according to the Associated Press. Are The family has confirmed the death of Jack Charlton. Charton led England to the World Cup for the first time by defeating West Germany in the final at home, the only World Cup England has ever won.
Not only that, but he also helped Ireland reach the final of the European Championship as a manager and the quarterfinals of the 1990 World Cup. The great footballer Jack Charlton played in all 6 matches of the 1966 World Cup. He played 35 matches for England in his career and scored six goals.
He ended his career as the best defender of all time. Jack Charlton set a record by representing English football club Leeds in 773 matches and scored 96 goals for Leeds.
Jack Charlton was instrumental in Leeds winning the 1969 League title and the 1972 FA Cup. Charlton was also named Footballer of the Year in 1967 by the Football Writers' Association.
