Death of England legend Haynes

FULHAM and England legend Johnny Haynes has died following a car crash.

Haynes, who was 71, made 594 appearances for his only club, won 56 caps for England and was the country’s first £100-per-week footballer.

Haynes was taken to hospital along with his wife following the accident on Monday.

His wife remains in a stable condition.

Haynes, of London, turned professional with Fulham at the age of 17 in May 1952.

He made a goalscoring debut for England against Northern Ireland in Belfast in 1954 and went on to appear in the World Cups of 1958 and 1962.

He played for Fulham for 18 years and also managed the club.