Former England captain Wilkins passes away at 61
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RAY Wilkins, an elegant midfielder who captained England’s national soccer team and played for illustrious teams such as Manchester United, Chelsea and AC Milan in a 24-year career, died yesterday. He was 61.
St George’s Hospital said in a statement on behalf of Wilkins’ family that the former player died yesterday morning following a cardiac arrest.
Nicknamed “Butch,” Wilkins played 84 times for England — captaining the team for 10 games. He also played for Rangers and Queens Park Rangers, among others, in a club career that ended in 1997.
He went on to coach QPR and Fulham, as well as having a brief spell in charge of Jordan’s national team. He was assistant coach at a slew of clubs, most notably Chelsea from 2008-10.
Wilkins was a popular figure within the game and his soothing voice and insight made him a standout TV and radio commentator in recent years.
One of Wilkins’ most famous moments as a player came in 1986 when he became the first England player to be sent off in a World Cup after throwing the ball at a referee during a group game against Morocco.
As a player, he won the FA Cup with Manchester United in 1983 and the Scottish league title with Rangers in 1989.
Wilkins is survived by his wife, Jackie, two children and several grandchildren.
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