Moore statue unveiled at new Wembley Stadium

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The 20ft sculpture of England defender Moore, who died of cancer in 1993 aged 51, was produced by Philip Jackson, the artist also responsible for Sir Matt Busby's statue outside Old Trafford and one of Britain's Queen Elizabeth at Windsor Great Park.

Moore is fondly remembered for lifting the trophy when England beat West Germany at the former stadium which was demolished to make way for the new 90,000-seater arena that opened this year.

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Sportsmail's Jeff Powell, a lifelong friend of Moore, has written the inscription, which reads: "Immaculate footballer. Imperial defender. Immortal hero of 1966. First Englishman to raise the World Cup aloft.

"Favourite son of London's East End. Finest legend of West Ham. National treasure. Master of Wembley. Lord of the game. Captain extraordinary. Gentleman for all time."

Stephanie Moore, the widow of England's 1966 World Cup winning hero, said: "I am delighted that Bobby's career is being recognised in such an appropriate way and in such a perfect place as Wembley - he belongs to football and to the fans."

The finished artwork weighs around two tons and stands six metres high on its plinth.

Proud family: Daughter of Bobby Moore Roberta, with her children Poppy and Freddie

The statue will face fans walking along Olympic Way at next week's FA Cup final between Manchester United and Chelsea, the first to be held at Wembley since 2000.

Unveiling the statue, Stephanie Moore said: "I am delighted that Bobby's career is being recognised in such an appropriate way and in such a perfect place as Wembley -- he belongs to football and to the fans."

Prime Minister Tony Blair, who attended the ceremony along with members of the 1966 team, paid a glowing tribute to Moore, saying: "He was a true gentleman and represented all the very best of our country."

Moore, who was also captain of West Ham United, played 108 times for England after making his international debut against Peru in 1962. Brazilian great Pele once said of him: "Of the hundreds of defenders who played against me during my career I pick Bobby Moore as the greatest of them all."