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'Another of our 1966 World Cup winning heroes leaves us': Gary Lineker leads touching tributes to Nobby Stiles after legendary former England and Manchester United midfielder dies aged 78

Touching tributes have flooded in from across the sporting world after Nobby Stiles, a World Cup winner with England in 1966, died aged 78.

Stiles passed away on Friday after a long illness - and a statement revealed the Manchester United icon had been surrounded by his family.

The legendary midfielder was also part of the Manchester United team which lifted the European Cup in 1968 at Wembley, making them the first English club to win the competition.

Legendary former England and Manchester United midfielder Nobby Stiles has died aged 78

Legendary former England and Manchester United midfielder Nobby Stiles has died aged 78

Gary Lineker is among those to have penned an emotional social media message to remember Stiles' legacy.