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- 1935- . English footballer, older brother of
- Robert (Bobby) and nephew of Jackie Milburn.
- He spent all his playing career with Leeds
- United and played more than 750 games for
- them. He and his brother both appeared in the
- England team that won the World Cup 1966.
- After retiring, Charlton managed
- Middlesborough to the 2nd division title.
- Appointed manager of the Republic of Ireland
- national squad in 1986, he took the team to
- the 1988 European Championship finals after
- which he was made an `Honorary Irishman'. He
- led Ireland to the World Cup finals for the
- first time in 1990. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- World Cup 1966
- Football League 1969
- FA Cup 1972
- Football League Cup 1968
- Fairs Cup 1968, 1971
- Footballer of the Year 1967
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