Home / Sports / Football / Article / Former England football captain Ray Wilkins passes away at age 61

Former England football captain Ray Wilkins passes away at age 61

Former England, Chelsea and Manchester United midfielder Ray Wilkins died today at the age of 61, days after suffering a cardiac arrest

Listen to this article :

In this file photo taken on May 5, 2009 Chelsea assistant manager Ray Wilkins is pictured during a training session at Stamford Bridge in London. Ray Wilkins, the former England captain and Manchester United and AC Milan midfielder, died on April 4, 2018 aged 61, following a heart attack last week, former club Chelsea announced. "Everybody associated with Chelsea Football Club is devastated to learn of the passing of our former player, captain and assistant coach, Ray Wilkins. Rest in peace, Ray, you will be dreadfully missed," the club said on Twitter. Pic/AFP
In this file photo taken on May 5, 2009 Chelsea assistant manager Ray Wilkins is pictured during a training session at Stamford Bridge in London. Ray Wilkins, the former England captain and Manchester United and AC Milan midfielder, died on April 4, 2018 aged 61, following a heart attack last week, former club Chelsea announced. "Everybody associated with Chelsea Football Club is devastated to learn of the passing of our former player, captain and assistant coach, Ray Wilkins. Rest in peace, Ray, you will be dreadfully missed," the club said on Twitter. Pic/AFP

Former England, Chelsea and Manchester United midfielder Ray Wilkins died today at the age of 61, days after suffering a cardiac arrest. Wilkins, who won 84 England caps and was one of the most technically gifted players of his generation, had been treated in a London hospital since Friday.

Read Next Story
Europa League: This is an opportunity for Arsenal, says Arsene Wenger

Trending Stories

Latest Photoscta-pos

Latest VideosView All

Latest Web StoriesView All

Mid-Day FastView All

Advertisement