Jack Charlton

English footballer and manager (1935–2020) Jack CharltonOBE DL Charlton in 1969Personal informationFull name John CharltonDate of birth (1935-05-08)8 May 1935Place of birth Ashington, Northumberland, EnglandDate of death 10 July 2020(2020-07-10) (aged 85)Place of death Ashington, Northumberland, EnglandHeight 6 ft 1+1⁄2 in (1.87 m)Position Centre backYouth career1950–1952 Leeds UnitedSenior career*Years Team Apps (Gls)1952–1973 Leeds United 629 (70)International career1965–1970 England 35 (6)Managerial career1973–1977 Middlesbrough1977–1983 Sheffield Wednesday1984 Middlesbrough (caretaker)1984–1985 Newcastle United1986–1996 Republic of Ireland Medal record Representing England FIFA World Cup Winner 1966 England UEFA European Championship 1968 Italy Military careerAllegiance United KingdomBranchBritish ArmyYears1953–1955 (National Service)UnitHousehold Cavalry * Club domestic league appearances and goals John Charlton (8 May 1935 – 10 July 2020) was an English professional footballer and manager who played as a centre-back for Leeds United. He was part of the England national team that won the 1966 World Cup and managed the Republic of Ireland national team fro