Robbie Williams says Warne was ‘a really particular man’
Singer Robbie Williams has a pre-recorded message.
“I solely met Shane a number of occasions. Earlier than you meet him you assume ‘he is my mate’. After which whenever you meet him you realize he is positively your mate,” he says.
“He was form, charismatic, humorous, charming and a gentleman. And I was wanting ahead to spending extra time with him since you seldom come throughout that form of vitality with folks. Straightforward firm too.
“He was additionally a magician, as a result of when he was doing what he did so properly, on the sphere of play, you thought, because the each man, that is precisely what I’d do if I was in his place. However after all you’d by no means be in his place. We by no means might be, as a result of we do not possess that form of expertise that is made for only a few on the planet.
“He additionally had the skills simply by being himself to transcend tribalism. And rise above it. He performed for Australia. He dismantled England too many occasions. Everyone on the planet who’ve seen him play and skilled – I do not know – Warnie being Warnie, thinks he is one in all us. Only a few folks on the planet can do that. And he is one in all them.
“A really particular man. Very particular expertise. And that is why I am right here as we speak, to sing this tune. God bless you, Warnie.”
Williams then sings a model of Angels, a haunting and becoming tune for this service.