Former Russia coach Anatoly Byshovets has paid tribute to Manchester United icon Sir Bobby Charlton.

Charlton passed away on Saturday at the age of 86.

Byshovets told TASS: “I first met Charlton in 1967, when our team was seen off in England after a friendly match.

"He arrived at the airport and brought - then it was possible - a box of whiskey. Then I was the head coach of the Dynamo central council, there was a match in honor of the 60th anniversary of Lev Yashin in Moscow.

"Charlton came to Moscow at his own expense and got himself a visa. I consider him one of the best players, he had a high IQ, not to mention human qualities. This is typical of great football players."