Thousands of people gathered in Ashington in Northumberland to pay tribute to England World Cup winner Jack Charlton.

The former England centre-back, who made 773 appearances for Leeds between 1953 and 1973 and managed the Republic of Ireland to unprecedented heights, died earlier in July at the age of 85.

And Ashington came to a standstill as the funeral cortege made its way through the former mining community.

Charlton remained a hugely popular figure in his retirement, always staying close to his north-east roots.

After his death, his family said in a statement: "He was a thoroughly honest, kind, funny and genuine man who always had time for people.

"His loss will leave a huge hole in all our lives but we are thankful for a lifetime of happy memories."

A private family service was held at Newcastle's West Road Crematorium on Tuesday afternoon with a limited number of mourners due to the Covid-19 restrictions.