Bobby Moore tribute to be held by Football Association at League Cup final - which falls on the 20th anniversary of his death

By Jamie Gordon

PUBLISHED: 10:45 EST, 21 February 2013 | UPDATED: 12:33 EST, 21 February 2013

The Football Association will fly the flag of St George at half-mast at the League Cup final at Wembley on Sunday in tribute to World Cup-winning captain Bobby Moore.

It will be 20 years since the death of Moore from liver and colon cancer, aged just 51.

Earlier this month, FA chairman David Bernstein handed over a ?25,000 cheque to the Bobby Moore Fund, with England skipper Steven Gerrard confirming the players would match that donation.

On top of the world: Legendary defender Bobby Moore held aloft by his team-mates after winning the World Cup

Leading by example: Current England captain Steven Gerrard (left) has confirmed the players will donate to Moore's charity and Sir Trevor Brooking (right) has paid tribute to the iconic former England skipper

In addition, the FA promoted 'text to donate' messages around the stadium during England's friendly win over Brazil - a policy they have pledged to repeat at future England home games, in addition to the FA Cup semi-finals and final later this season.

The most prestigious section of Club Wembley has been named the Bobby Moore Club, an association that entitles the BMF, amongst other things, to host an annual match at Wembley to generate additional funds.

Winner: Bobby Moore lifts the FA Cup after West Ham's 3-2 victory over Preston at Wembley

Hammer: Moore pictured in his West Ham kit

Making history: Bradford goalscorer James Hanson will aim to inspire the team to become the first ever fourth-tier side to win the League Cup

Moore's first wife Tina and daughter Roberta were invited to Wembley this week by FA director of football development Sir Trevor Brooking ahead of Sunday's anniversary.

'Bobby's contribution to football and history has sadly only been recognised after his premature death,' said Brooking.

'He was an astonishing footballer, but also a great man and an important footballing friend to me in my early days.'

Former West Ham and England team-mate Sir Geoff Hurst added: 'Bobby Moore was a great player, a great leader and a great friend.

'He was loved and respected by all who played with him and by all who watched him perform.'

Cementing his place in history: Sir Bobby Charlton unveiling a statue of Moore outside Wembley

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