The Prime Minister has said he is "extremely saddened" to hear of the death of Sir Bobby Robson, who has lost his battle with cancer aged 76.
The former footballer and manager had played for Fulham and West Bromwich Albion during the 1950s and 1960s before going on to manage England and a number of clubs including Newcastle and Barcelona.
Gordon Brown said he would be "sorely missed" by sports fans across the country.
He said:
"I was extremely saddened to hear of the death of Sir Bobby Robson. I had the privilege of meeting Bobby on many occasions. He epitomised everything that is great about football in this country. His passion, patriotism, dedication and professionalism knew no equal during his time both as a player and a manager. His remarkable achievements as manager of Ipswich town and then of England are among the most distinguished in English football history, and he was able to replicate that extraordinary success during his time at PSV Eindhoven, Porto and Barcelona.
"Over the past few years, he fought cancer with his characteristic tenacity and good humour. He will be sorely missed - not only in Newcastle and Ipswich, both of whom he served with such devotion, but by all sports fans in our country. My sincere condolences go to his wife Elsie and his family."
Sir Bobby Robson, who had previously beaten cancer on a number of occasions, launched the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation last year to raise money for cancer research.
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