23 photographs from an emotional day at Wigan hero Sir Billy Boston's funeral

Sir Billy Boston was adored by people from Wigan and beyond - and plenty of people turned out to see him make his final journey.

There were crowds of people on the streets and outside The Brick Community Stadium on Thursday to pay their respects.

Prime minister Andy Burnham attended his funeral and Wigan Warriors players formed a guard of honour as his coffin was carried into the ground.

Here are 23 photographs from a poignant day for Sir Billy Boston’s family and everyone who admired him.