The Mancunian, who was awarded an MBE for his World Cup success, was part of Sir Alex Ferguson’s revamped youth set up between 1989 and 1993 as a coach and nurtured the young Class of ‘92 including David Beckham, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt and Gary Neville.
He went on to become a popular after dinner speaker before his illness.