Former England forward Trevor Francis has died aged 69 after suffering a heart attack in Spain. In 1979, he became Britain’s first £1m footballer when he moved from Birmingham City to Brian Clough’s Nottingham Forest. He won two European Cups with Forest in 1979 and 1980. Francis also had a successful international career, earning 52 caps for England and scoring 12 goals. He later went on to have a managerial career, with his final managerial post at Crystal Palace. Tributes have poured in for Francis from his former clubs, teammates, and colleagues, praising his talent and character. He will be remembered as a true legend and a giant of the sport.
