England soccer legend dies, aged 71

Fulham and England legend Johnny Haynes has died following a car crash, the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary confirmed tonight.

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 yesterday.

A spokesman for the hospital said: “I can confirm Johnny Haynes has passed away tonight. His wife remains in hospital in a stable condition.”