Reds legend Emlyn Hughes dies, aged 57

Former England and Liverpool captain Emlyn Hughes has died from a brain tumour, aged 57.

He joined Liverpool in 1967 from Blackpool after just 29 appearances for the Seasiders and went on to win two European Cups, two UEFA Cups, four league titles and one FA Cup during his time at Anfield.

Hughes, nicknamed "Crazy Horse", captained England on 23 occasions and won 62 senior international caps.

When his playing career was over, he became a television favourite as one of the hosts of BBC's A Question of Sport.

Hughes had been battling a brain tumour for the last 15 months but deteriorated in the last few days, his wife Barbara said.

“He died at his home in Sheffield with his family around him,” she added.

Hughes was born on August 28, 1947 in Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria, the son of a rugby league player.

He signed professional terms with Blackpool, making 29 First Division appearances for the Seasiders before joining Liverpool aged 19 for £65,000 (€93,000).

He was part of the most glorious period in the Reds’ history, firstly under Bill Shankly and latterly under Bob Paisley. He made 657 appearances for Liverpool, scoring 48 goals.

He completed a full set of domestic trophies by winning the League Cup in 1980 with Wolves, having joined the Black Country in 1979.

He worked as a player-manager at Rotherham while also playing for Hull, Mansfield and Swansea.

He was awarded the OBE for his services to sport in 1980.