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Ray Clemence, a former Liverpool and England player, has passed away at the age of 72.
The player is seen as one of the best goalkeepers of his time, having won a host of trophies with both Liverpool and Tottenham.
He was also a sought-after player for his country. Clemence won 61 matches for England before retiring from the international scene in 1983.
The Football Association responded to Clemence’s death on Twitter, saying: ‘We are very saddened to know that ex #Three lions Goalkeeper and coach Ray Clemence passed away at the age of 72. All our thoughts are with Ray’s family, friends and former clubs at this time. “
Clemence began his playing career with Scunthorpe United in 1965. He played for the club for two years before moving to Liverpool.
He joined Bill Shankly’s men for a fee of £ 18,000 and went on to make an impressive 470 appearances for the Reds.
While playing for Liverpool, Clemence helped the team win five first division titles, ensuring they practically dominated the 1970s.
They were also very successful in cup competitions. With Clemence in goal, Liverpool won an FA Cup, a league cup and three European titles.
They also won the UEFA Cup twice and the European Super Cup once.
Clemence traded Liverpool red for Tottenham white in 1981, joining for £ 300,000.
The goalkeeper racked up another 240 Spurs appearances over seven years at the club. It helped them win the FA Cup in 1982 and the UEFA Cup in 1984.
On the international stage, Clemence is remembered as one of the best goalkeepers in the history of England. It was a shame that he had to compete for places with another legend, Peter Shilton.
Clemence retired from international service in 1983 after a painful knee injury. He later joined the England setup as a coach under Glenn Hoddle.
He remained as England’s goalkeeping coach until 2007, before being reinstated in 2012.
Clemence is considered one of the best goalkeepers England has seen, especially by Liverpool and Tottenham fans.
Rest in peace, Ray.
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