Everton's World Cup Winner Ray Wilson dies age 83
Last updated 16th May 2018
Everton's World Cup winner Ray Wilson has died aged 83,
Wilson had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2004.
Wilson made his England debut in 1960 and went on to win 63 caps for his country, 30 of those as a Huddersfield player.
He joined Everton in 1964 and reached the pinnacle of his career in the summer of 1966 as part of Sir Alf Ramsey's England team which beat West Germany in the World Cup final at Wembley.
"Everton Football Club is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Ray Wilson,'' read a statement on their official website."
"Unquestionably one of the finest footballers to wear the royal blue jersey, Ray passed away on Tuesday evening, aged 83, at The Bell House care home in Huddersfield."
"The thoughts of everybody at Everton Football Club are with Ray's wife Pat, sons Russell and Neil, and all of his family and friends."
"Wilson's status as a Goodison Park great was underlined when he was named Everton Giant for 2002."