Overview
- Burnley FC confirmed his death and issued condolences to his family and friends.
- He made 186 league appearances for Burnley and won eight caps for England.
- He was England’s first-choice at the 1958 World Cup, starring in a 0-0 draw with Brazil and sharing best goalkeeper honors with Harry Gregg.
- A double shin fracture in March 1959 and resulting complications, including pneumonia, curtailed his playing career.
- After retiring in 1961 he became a respected scout credited with identifying talents such as Colin Bell and Terry McDermott, and the distinction of oldest living England international now passes to Ken Brown.