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.

This week, 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 club 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 said: “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.”

Moore was the youngest player 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.