RIP
Former England, Liverpool and Tottenham goalkeeper Ray Clemence has passed away at the age of 72, his family announced on Sunday afternoon.
He had been suffering from cancer for 15 years and finally passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday.
Clemence enjoyed a 23 year career in football, making 665 appearances for Liverpool in all competitions between 1967 and 1981, winning He won three European Cups, five League Championships, one FA Cup, one League Cup and two UEFA Cups throughout his time at Anfield.
He represented England 61 times between 1972 and 1983, sharing goalkeeping duties with Peter Shilton.
The FA announced his death on Twitter on Sunday, saying: “All of our thoughts are with Ray’s family, friends and former clubs at this time.”
We are extremely saddened to learn that former #ThreeLions goalkeeper and coach Ray Clemence has passed away at the age of 72.
All of our thoughts are with Ray’s family, friends and former clubs at this time. pic.twitter.com/VfMLuhH8zw
— England (@England) November 15, 2020
A statement from his family read: “With great sadness we write to let you know that Ray Clemence passed away peacefully today, surrounded by his loving family.
“After fighting so hard, for such a long time, he’s now at peace and in no more pain.
“The family would like to say a huge thank you, for all the love and support that he’s received over the years. He was loved so much by us all and he will never be forgotten.”
After a short managerial spell at Barnet, Clemence joined England’s coaching staff in 1996, working under Glenn Hoddle, Kevin Keegan, Sven-Goran Eriksson, Steve McClaren, Fabio Capello and Roy Hodgson.
