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On 9 February 1953, Bedlington Grammar School pupil Charlton was spotted playing for East Northumberland schools by Manchester United chief scout Joe Armstrong.
Charlton went on to play for England schoolboys, and despite offers that followed from several other clubs, the 15-year-old signed with United on 1 January 1953, along with Wilf McGuinness, also aged 15.
Initially his mother was reluctant to let him commit to an insecure football career, so he began an apprenticeship as an electrical engineer ; however he went on to turn professional in October 1954.

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