Sir Bobby Robson, who managed England to the semi-finals of the 1990 World Cup finals, has died after a long battle with cancer.

Robson, who was 76, enjoyed a fine playing career as an inside forward with Fulham and West Bromwich Albion, also winning 20 England caps before embarking on an illustrious managerial career.

Following a brief stint in charge of the Cottagers, Robson made his name at Ipswich Town, guiding the club to FA Cup glory in 1978 and Uefa Cup success three years later.

His work with Town earned him the England job in 1982 and Robson would spend eight years at the helm of the national team, taking them to the World Cup quarter-finals in 1986.

Four years later Robson's side went one stage further before being knocked out of the 1990 finals in a dramatic penalty shootout by West Germany.

After leaving his England post, Robson took the opportunity to try his hand in Europe and enjoyed spells in charge of PSV Eindhoven, Sporting Lisbon, FC Porto and Barcelona.

The son of the north-east finally came home in September 1999 to take charge of Newcastle UInited and he spent five years in charge at St James' Park, during which he was awarded a knighthood in 2002.