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Former England striker dies of cardiac arrest

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Cyrille Regis in his days while still playing for England [Photo: Courtesy]

Former West Bromwich Albion, Coventry City and England international striker Cyrille Regis has died at the age of 59, the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) said on Monday.

“A true gentleman and legend, he will be deeply missed. Our sympathies to his family and friends,” the PFA wrote in a tweet from it’s official account.

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