Former British most expensive footballer is dead

Britain has lost her former most expensive footballer, Trevor Francis.

Francis who became Britain’s first £1 million player following his transfer from Birmingham City to Nottingham Forest in 1979, has sadly passed away aged 69, National Daily reports.

Francis starred for Birmingham City throughout the 1979s and was bought by Nottingham Forest in 1979 for the record-breaking fee.

Francis represented England during his playing days

The Englishman had gone on to win two European Cups with Forest before going on to play for the likes of Manchester City, Sampdoria, Rangers and Sheffield Wednesday, winning 52 caps for England.

The forward would go on to manager QPR, Sheffield Wednesday, Birmingham and Crystal Palace, also working as a pundit and commentator in his post-playing career.

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The football world mourns the passing of away of English football icon as tributes have since continued to pour in for the former former forward with  Gary Lineker leading the pack.

Gary Lineker wrote on Twitter: ‘Deeply saddened to hear that Trevor Francis has died. A wonderful footballer and lovely man. Was a pleasure to work alongside him both on the pitch and on the telly. RIP Trevor.’

Viv Anderson, who played with him with England and Wednesday wrote on Instagram: ‘Just heard the unbelievable news regarding Trevor Francis, he was such a wonderful person and fabulous teammate he will be sadly missed, my condolences go to his family and friends RIP.’

Fellow Forest and England great Peter Shilton wrote: ‘I’m absolutely devastated to hear about my old team mate Trevor Francis such a wonderful gentleman a friend and a terrible loss.’

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