ERIK TEN HAG will miss Sir Bobby Charlton’s funeral due to an “unbreakable and long-standing personal commitment in Holland”.
Manchester United icon Charlton last month passed away aged 86 following a battle with dementia.
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Charlton’s funeral cortege is set to pass Old Trafford before heading on to Manchester Cathedral for a memorial service.
His cortege will pass the “Holy Trinity” statue, which depicts Charlton celebrating a goal, at around 1.30pm.
United have invited fans and members of the public to “pay their respects along the route” ahead of the service which starts at 2pm.
Despite Ten Hag not being able to attending, former captain Harry Maguire will be among four stars present.
Wayne Rooney, Ryan Giggs and Roy Keane will join Maguire at the service.
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