BORN into a famous footballing family in Ashington, Northumberland, Charlton became a towering centre half at Leeds United where he made a record 629 league and cup appearances over two decades.

He also won 35 England caps and a World Cup winners' medal before and succeeding his brother Bobby as Footballer of the Year in 1967.

After joining Boro on his retirement in 1973, Charlton promised to stay no more than four years.

He took the team Anderson had built, with the addition of Celtic midfielder Bobby Murdoch, to the second division title with a record winning margin.

Without further signings the tam finished sixth back in Division One, but he refused the offer of a contract from the Boro board.

True to his word, after four years, he resigned. But soon he was back in football with third division Sheffield Wednesday, where he helped revive the Yorkshire club's fortunes.

Returned briefly as caretaker boss after Malcolm Allison's dismissal, later managing Newcastle United.

He went on to enjoy huge success with the Republic of Ireland, taking them to the World Cup quarter-finals.