Former Liverpool and Scotland striker Ian St John dies aged 82

Attacker made 425 appearances for the Reds, scored 118 goals, and was key player in Bill Shankly's famous 1960s side

Liverpool striker Ian St John, right, with Emlyn Hughes in 1969. PA

Left to right Ian St John, Norman Hunter, Jack Charlton and Ron Yeats challenge for a header during the 1965 FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium. Liverpool won the match 2-1 when St John scroed the winner in extra-time. PA

Liverpool captain Ron Yeats, top, after winning the FA Cup in 1965, celebrates with teammates (left to right) Geoff Strong, Wilf Stevenson, Peter Thompson, Ian St John, Gerry Byrne and Ian Callaghan. PA

Liverpool's Ian St John, left, celebrates with teammates after beating Leeds. PA

Ian St John, pictured in 1960, won 21 Scotland caps, scoring nine goals. PA

Scotland's Ian St John celebrates scoring against England during the 2-2 draw at Wembley in 1965. PA

Ian St John with British comedian Jimmy Tarbuck at a Liverpool v Tottenham game at Anfield in 2014. Reuters

Ian St John and Jimmy Greaves were popular presenters of the popular British Saturday afternoon football show 'Saint and Greavsie'.

Former Liverpool and Scotland striker Ian St John has died at the age of 82.

St John made 425 appearances for the Reds and scored 118 goals as a key member of Bill Shankly's famous side of the 1960s.

St John won two First Division titles under Shankly and scored the winning goal in the 1965 FA Cup final. He also represented Scotland 21 times, scoring nine goals.

Liverpool said in a statement: "We are deeply saddened by the passing of a true Anfield legend, Ian St John.

"The thoughts of everyone at Liverpool Football Club are with Ian's family and friends at this sad and difficult time. Rest in peace, Ian St John 1938-2021."

After retiring in 1973, St John went on to manage his hometown club Motherwell and also Portsmouth.

But he won a new generation of fans in the 1980s presenting the popular Saturday afternoon football show Saint and Greavsie alongside former Tottenham and England forward Jimmy Greaves.

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher was quick to pay tribute, posting on Twitter: "RIP Ian St John. Another Liverpool Legend sadly passes away. One of the players along with Bill Shankly who made this club what it is today. I'll remember him most on the best football show on tv, The Saint & Greavsie. X"

Motherwell tweeted: "We are deeply saddened by the passing of Ian St John. The thoughts of everyone are with his family at this difficult time."

In a statement to Liverpool, the St John family said: "It is with a heavy heart that we have to inform you that after a long illness we have lost a husband, father and grandfather.

"He passed away peacefully with his family at his bedside. We would like to thank all the staff at Arrowe Park Hospital for their hard work and dedication during these very difficult times.

"The family would be grateful for privacy at this extremely sad time."