David Beckham hails Sir Bobby Charlton on Man Utd legend's birthday
Wednesday 11 October 2017 16:58, UK
David Beckham says his childhood meeting with Sir Bobby Charlton, who turns 80 on Wednesday, was a "dream" moment in his life.
Beckham and other Manchester United greats have been sharing memories of Charlton, arguably the most distinguished player in English football history, as he celebrates his birthday.
The 1966 World Cup winner enjoyed a phenomenal and record-breaking career with both England and United, which included winning the European Cup in 1968.
David Robert Joseph Beckham, who also enjoyed a storied career with United and England, told MUTV: "I was lucky enough to meet him when I went to the Bobby Charlton Soccer School at the age of 10 when I first came here, and I won it when I was 11.
"It was a dream to meet him because he was my dad's favourite player and my middle name Robert is after Sir Bobby!
"He would always try to help the young players. When you play for a club and you have ex-players that come and talk to you that are involved with the team, it means a lot.
"But when you have Sir Bobby Charlton come up to you and say 'well done', or this is how you can do something better, or this is how you represent the club, it means something.
"It means so much when you have someone of that stature and with that experience who is a legend at the club you support. He means so much to so many people, especially to Manchester United fans and England fans."
