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I the shot and its on his right foot. I beauty 49 for england, 249 for Manchester United. Sir Bobby Charltons record stood for decades the legacy of one of footballs most remarkable careers. Born in northumberland, charlton first represented englands schoolboys, and in 1954, hejoined the club, which would define him Manchester United. Commentator charlton scores a beauty. Theyve equalised. But then came tragedy, the Munich Air Crash of 1958, in which 23 people, including eight united players, died. Charlton suffered only minor injuries. Id like to say a few words to my mother. I hope shes 0k and taken it well. But it was an experience which shaped his life. Its unbelievable really, that Something Like that should happen and all your pals get killed and suddenly youre. Youre there with hardly a scratch on you. And just. Sometimes i feel it doesnt seem right, you know . Slowly, united rebuilt their team with charlton its cornerstone. Commentator charlton headed it home. And, in 1968, it
Lovely to have you with us. Lets start, then, with football, where it has been confirmed that euro 2028 will be hosted by the uk and ireland. The five nation bid ran unopposed and european footballs governing body, uefa, confirmed the selection on tuesday morning. Wembley is set to host the final, with cardiffs Principality Stadium likely to have the opening match. Northern irelands Casement Park is also included and is the only stadium in the bid to be built from scratch. Their Chief Executive says being involved is a huge moment for irish football. This is fantastic news. Weve been part of the bid from the beginning. Were looking forward to hosting part of the worlds third biggest Sporting Tournament in five years time, and it will be transformational for northern ireland. And people would have laughed if, 25 years ago, wed have said, were going to be hosting part of what is a fantastic Football Tournament in our country. So its going to transform our country, its going to be good ne
This is a picture in Perth And Kinross at the moment and well keep with that mix so, yes, some rain in the forecast in the next few days mainly in the north, but we are going to notice the temperatures are going to notice the temperatures are going to notice the temperatures are going to be rising as we head towards the weekend. For the rest of today, a bit of wet weather out there particularly through parts of wales, northern england, scotland as well, Northern Ireland should see the return of a bit of sunshine, temperature is about 18 for belfast. Down toward southern parts of england, highs up to around 20 or so. This evening and tonight the rain continues its Progress Northwards and eastwards so its going to be a soggy night through parts of Northern Ireland, wales, northern england, Southern Scotland but either side of that some clearer spells and certainly milder than last night in the north, so most of us looking at about 10 15 as we start friday morning. Friday, more rain to co