Former Chelsea, Man United and England footballer Ray Wilkins dies, aged 61

Former England midfielder Ray Wilkins has died, his former club Chelsea have announced.

Former Chelsea, Man United and England footballer Ray Wilkins dies, aged 61
Wed, 04 Apr, 2018 - 15:22

Former Chelsea captain Ray Wilkins has died in hospital following a cardiac arrest. He was 61.

Wilkins, who won 84 England caps, had been treated in St George's Hospital in Tooting, south-west London since Friday.

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