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Sir Bobby Charlton’s all-time World Football XI

1966 World Cup winner Sir Bobby Charlton selects his squad of all-time footballing greats.

Following the death of Sir Bobby Charlton at the age of 86, here’s another chance to listen to the Manchester United and England legend select his all-time World Football XI.

During his illustrious career – which included winning the World Cup with England, the European Cup with Manchester United and also the Ballon d’Or – he played alongside and against many of the world’s best.

Who makes his all-time World Football XI? Charlton talks the ´óÏó´«Ã½â€™s Mike Costello through his squad selection of footballing greats.

This was first broadcast on ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service in 2001 and recorded at Old Trafford.

Image: Sir Bobby Charlton during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Manchester United at Vitality Stadium on April 18, 2018 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)

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