• 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. Wilkins is seen here in 2009, while assistant coach at Chelsea. Carl De Souza / AFP
    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. Wilkins is seen here in 2009, while assistant coach at Chelsea. Carl De Souza / AFP
  • Ray Wilkins, while playing for England, is sent off during the 0-0 draw against Morocco in the group stage of the 1986 FIFA World Cup on June 6, 1986 in Monterrey, Mexico. Mike King / Getty Images
    Ray Wilkins, while playing for England, is sent off during the 0-0 draw against Morocco in the group stage of the 1986 FIFA World Cup on June 6, 1986 in Monterrey, Mexico. Mike King / Getty Images
  • Ray Wilkins speaks to Millwall manager Dennis Wise during the FA Cup Semi Final match between Sunderland and Millwall at Old Trafford on April 4, 2004 in Manchester, England. Gary M.Prior / Getty Images
    Ray Wilkins speaks to Millwall manager Dennis Wise during the FA Cup Semi Final match between Sunderland and Millwall at Old Trafford on April 4, 2004 in Manchester, England. Gary M.Prior / Getty Images
  • Ray Wilkins watches on with Watford manager Gianluca Vialli as their side goes down 1-0 during the Nationwide First Division game between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Watford at Molineux, Wolverhampton. Laurence Griffiths / Getty Images
    Ray Wilkins watches on with Watford manager Gianluca Vialli as their side goes down 1-0 during the Nationwide First Division game between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Watford at Molineux, Wolverhampton. Laurence Griffiths / Getty Images
  • Ray Wilkins with Chelsea Manager Gianluca Vialli during the AXA FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium in London, England. Chelsea won 1 - 0. Shaun Botterill / Getty Images
    Ray Wilkins with Chelsea Manager Gianluca Vialli during the AXA FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium in London, England. Chelsea won 1 - 0. Shaun Botterill / Getty Images
  • Ray Wilkins and Kevin Keegan during a photo shoot at Craven Cottage in London, September 1997. Craig Prentis / Getty Images
    Ray Wilkins and Kevin Keegan during a photo shoot at Craven Cottage in London, September 1997. Craig Prentis / Getty Images
  • Ray Wilkins, while playing for England, skips the challenge of John Mahony of Wales during the goaless draw in the British Home International Championships match at Wembley Stadium on May 23, 1979 in London, England. Steve Powell / Getty Images
    Ray Wilkins, while playing for England, skips the challenge of John Mahony of Wales during the goaless draw in the British Home International Championships match at Wembley Stadium on May 23, 1979 in London, England. Steve Powell / Getty Images
  • Ray Wilkins, while with Manchester United, poses at the pre season photocall before the 1980/81 season at Old Trafford in Manchester, England. Duncan Raban / Getty Images
    Ray Wilkins, while with Manchester United, poses at the pre season photocall before the 1980/81 season at Old Trafford in Manchester, England. Duncan Raban / Getty Images

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Chelsea and Manchester United lead tributes to former England captain Ray Wilkins

The 61 year old, who also played for AC Milan during his career, died in hospital in London on Wednesday

Agence France Presse

April 04, 2018

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Former England and Manchester United midfielder Ray Wilkins has died at the age of 61 following a cardiac arrest, his former club Chelsea announced on Wednesday.

"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.

Wilkins played 84 times for England between 1976 and 1986.

His playing career also took him to AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain, Glasgow Rangers and Queens Park Rangers.

He coached Queens Park Rangers, Fulham and Jordan as well as becoming caretaker manager at Chelsea when Luiz Felipe Scolari was sacked in 2009.

Wilkins, who had been employed as a TV pundit, also worked alongside Guus Hiddink at Stamford Bridge and was assistant when Carlo Ancelotti took over.

Manchester United tweeted: "The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Manchester United are with the family, friends and colleagues of our former midfielder Ray Wilkins, following his tragic passing."

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