In Pictures: Crowds line streets to pay tribute to Jack Charlton

Hundreds of people lined the streets of Ashington to pay their respects to World Cup-winning hero and proud North Countryman Jack Charlton.

Leeds United legend Charlton, who went on to become a successful manager most notably with the Republic of Ireland, died earlier this month aged 85.

Crowds paid tribute in the Northumberland town ahead of his private funeral.

Jack Charlton funeral
Jack Charlton funeral
There was a big turnout to salute the World Cup winner
There was a big turnout to salute the World Cup winner
Jack Charlton funeral
Jack Charlton funeral
People line the streets as the funeral cortege of Jack Charlton passes through his hometown of Ashington
People line the streets as the funeral cortege of Jack Charlton passes through his hometown of Ashington
Flags outside houses in Ashington, Northumberland, ahead of Jack Charlton’s funeral procession
Flags outside houses in Ashington, Northumberland, ahead of Jack Charlton’s funeral procession
Tributes left to the England and Leeds legend
Tributes left to the England and Leeds legend
Charlton also enjoyed success as Republic of Ireland manager
Charlton also enjoyed success as Republic of Ireland manager
Peter Cowans, 64, with the display of flags outside his home in Ashington
Peter Cowans, 64, with the display of flags outside his home in Ashington
The Wilson family line wait for the funeral cortege
The Wilson family line wait for the funeral cortege

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