Sir Bobby is honoured ahead of Man United's game with Copenhagen at Old Trafford

Manchester United paid an emotional tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton at Old Trafford ahead of their game with FC Copenhagen.

Erik ten Hag's side are facing the Danish outfit in the Champions League just three days after Sir Bobby - who is widely regarded as one of the greatest players to ever grace the game - passed away at the age of 86 following a battle with dementia.

The gifted footballer was born in Ashington, Northumberland, on October 11 1937 and played an integral role in England's 1966 World Cup glory.

He made 758 appearances for United while also earning 106 caps for his beloved country and has a stand named after him at Old Trafford.

And ahead of kick off, the club held a special pre-match tribute to Sir Bobby which ended with a minutes silence.

The special tribute involved some United legends as the Old Trafford crowd joined in in paying their respects, while several supporters paid their respects outside the ground.

Erik ten Hag walked out from the tunnel and placed a wreath on the pitch.

He was joined on either side by Alex Stepney, who was a team-mate of Sir Bobby, and youth team captain Dan Gore, and the trio walked out behind a bagpipe player.

A wreath was also placed on Sir Bobby's seat within the Director's Box, while he was remembered on the front cover of the matchday programme.

Players and staff of both sides similarly wore black armbands in memory of the United legend, while Copenhagen supporters could be heard singing 'One Bobby Charlton' ahead of kick off in what was a nice touch.

It comes after Sir Bobby was also commemorated at United's UEFA Youth League fixture on Tuesday afternoon before the Under 19 side lost 1-0 against their Copenhagen counterparts.

Meanwhile, both Paul Scholes and Rio Ferdinand paid