England legend George Cohen has died aged 83, his former club Fulham have announced.
A World Cup winner with the Three Lions in 1966, Cohen played 37 times for his country.
A one-club man, Cohen is one of the Cottagers’ greatest ever players, having played 459 times from 1956 to 1969.
A club statement read: “Everyone at Fulham Football Club is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of one of our greatest ever players – and gentlemen – George Cohen MBE.”
Cohen’s career was cut short by a knee injury when he was just 29 years old.
He later worked within the west London club’s hospitality suites, regaling guests with stories from his incredible career.
His contribution to the club was recognised in 2016 when they announced a statue of him to be situated at Craven Cottage had been commissioned. It was unveiled in October of that year.
