A shamrock from Tyneside Irish Centre was placed at the foot of the statue at Hirst Park in Ashington, Northumberland
Mr Corcoran said the northeast of England has always had a great affinity with Ireland.
In July 2020, following Charlton’s death at the age of 85, town councillor Liam Lavery came up with the idea of having a statue of the local hero in his native Ashington. “The work is exceptional, not only of the statue, but the linked project to celebrate Ashington’s footballing heritage. We are rightly proud of our sporting legacy and thanks to this project, we are sharing the stories, and hopefully inspiring more to come.”
“As we watch the 2022 England squad, we will remember the success of the 1966 squad, two of whom were born and raised in Ashington.”
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