"Touching Tribute: British Sports Legends Celebrated in Wimbledon Royal Box, Featuring Man Utd's Boss and Jessica Ennis-Hill"

CENTRE COURT paid tribute to several British sporting heroes ahead of Novak Djokovic’s fourth round clash.

As is traditional at during middle weekend, plenty of icons from other sports were invited into the Royal Box.

Man Utd boss Michael Carrick waves to fans on Centre Court Credit: AFP Dame Kelly Holmes, Paula Radcliffe and Jessica Ennis-Hill wave to Centre Court Credit: Getty Graeme Souness takes his place in the Royal Box Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Fans were delighted to welcome Sue Barker back to Wimbledon Credit: Shutterstock Editorial

On Saturday the likes of Sir , and Sir were by fans after being introduced by presenter .

And 24 hours later, the same treatment was given to a further batch of sporting legends; including icon and boss .

Hours before ‘s crunch World Cup clash with , hero of 1966 also took his place in the Royal Box.

Fellow ex-footballer also headed out for a plush day at the .

Michael Carrick chats with Will Greenwood and Sir Geoff Hurst Credit: PA Jessica Ennis-Hill beams as she arrives at the All England Club Credit: Getty

And BBC legend and former French Open champion Sue Barker was also welcomed back to Wimbledon with a raucous reception.

Former England cricket captain Sir Andrew Strauss and ex-team-mate Sir were honoured, as well as marathon world record holder Paula Radcliffe.

Cycling power couple Sir and Dame Laura Kenny beamed as they were introduced.

And Paris 2024 gold medal-winning triathlete Alex Yee was also in the house.

Andrew Strauss accepts warm applause from Centre Court Credit: PA King and Queen of British cycling Laura and Jason Kenny wave to the crowd Credit: Reuters Alex Yee enjoys his day out in SW19 Credit: PA

Dame received deserved adulation, as did Kate and Helen Richardson-Walsh.

Plenty of rugby legends were welcomed; with , Matt Dawson, Will Greenwood, Alun Wyn Jones, Danny Care, and among them, as well as 2025 Rugby World Cup winning stars Marlie Packer, Zoe Stratford, Celia Quansah and Sadia Kabeya.

Paralympic heroes Gregg Stevenson and Frankie Allen were given a proper welcome.

And Golf heroes Sam Torrance and were recognised by the 15,000-strong crowd.

As her brother Reece sweats on his fitness at the World Cup, Lioness hero enjoyed herself at SW19.

Former SW19 finalist was also welcomed into the Centre Court posh seats for Djokovic’s clash with Roman Safiullin.

Marlie Packer, Rosie Galligan and Zoe Stratford enjoy their afternoon at the tennis Credit: PA Sir Clive Woodward accepts the applause of Centre Court Credit: Getty Charley Hull stands up as she’s introduced by Clare Balding Credit: Getty Lioness hero Lauren James is always a crowd favourite Credit: Getty Eugenie Bouchard reached the 2014 Wimbledon final Credit: Reuters