STAN THE MAN: Today more than 30 schools across Stoke-on-Trent are commemorating Potteries football legend Sir Stanley Matthews.

Pupils are wearing their favourite football shirt to school for Sir Stan Day. Each child will pay £1 for the privilege and will receive a Sir Stan commemorative badge.

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Sixty per cent of the proceeds will go to the Sir Stanley Matthews Foundation with the rest going to school funds.

Councillor Derek Capey, Lord Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent, said: "Sir Stan played a huge role in making the city famous, and it's right we should honour his memory."

Pictured is Sir Stanley Matthews's daughter Jean Gough.

Picture: Alex Severn