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Terry Venables: Former England manager dies aged 80

Terry Venables was the man at the helm for England's unforgettable run at Euro 96; Former QPR, Tottenham and Barcelona manager died aged 80

Former England manager Terry Venables has died aged 80.

Venables at the helm for England's unforgettable run to the semi-finals of Euro 96 after forging a highly successful club managerial career with Crystal Palace, QPR, Barcelona and Tottenham.

He also made over 500 appearances for Chelsea, Tottenham, QPR and Crystal Palace as a player.

A statement from the family of Venables said: "We are totally devastated by the loss of a wonderful husband and father who passed away peacefully yesterday after a long illness.

"We would ask that privacy be given at this incredibly sad time to allow us to mourn the loss of this lovely man who we were so lucky to have had in our lives."

Terry Venables
Image: Venables, known as 'El Tel', managed Barcelona for three years

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