The house where England's World Cup-winning captain Bobby Moore lived when he first learnt his craft has been commemorated with a National Heritage plaque.
Moore became the first footballer to receive a blue sign outside his childhood home days before the 50th anniversary of the 1966 World Cup final.
His family and prominent figures in the footballing world gathered at the small, semi-detached property in Barking, east London, to pay tribute to "a legend and a true English hero."
The footballing great first started playing while at the property and the rapid development of his abilities saw him signed by nearby West Ham United aged 16.
His daughter Roberta Moore spoke of the "wonderful honour" of seeing her father's career commemorated by the sign at the home in 43 Waverley Gardens, which she has not visited for decades.
She told Press Association: "I'm sure he would be deeply touched and it's just a very, very special day and it's wonderful to know that it is going to be here forever."
She added: "It's really nice to be able to show my children, who sadly did not get to meet my father, so it's really nice they are able to have a connection with Dad through films and photographs and this kind of lovely occasion."
Moore was the youngest person to ever wear the captain's armband for England -- taking up the mantle at just 22 years old -- and remains the only England captain to have lifted the World Cup.
England defeated West Germany 4-2 in the final of the tournament at Wembley stadium on July 30 1966, in what is unquestionably English football's finest hour.
He also forged a successful club career at West Ham, for whom he made more than 600 appearances.
Moore died of cancer in 1993, aged just 51.
Former Football Association chairman Greg Dyke was among those to praise Moore's legacy at the unveiling ceremony.
He said: "Today we are commemorating a man who achieved glory in the world of football and who instilled immense pride and loyalty in the hearts of supporters of the game.
"Even those who do not follow the game of football know the name Bobby Moore -- a legend and a true English hero."
The former West Ham captain was described as the "ultimate local boy done good" by the east London club's vice chairwoman Karren Brady.
She said: "It's so poignant that we should gather here where it all began for a young Bobby, the place where he first harboured hopes for playing for West Ham, the place where he dreamed of wearing the Three Lions on his chest, the place where the most remarkable sporting story started life.
"Unearthing and harnessing local talent is the bedrock of my club's philosophy, and who better to have as a role model, as a shining example of what is possible when you put your mind to it, than Bobby himself?"