The former England captain was recently admitted to hospital following a cardiac arrest.

In a statement, his family said: ‘It is with great sadness we announce that Raymond Colin Wilkins passed away this morning.

‘Ray leaves behind his loving wife, Jackie, daughter Jade, son Ross, and his beautiful grandchildren, Oliver, Frankie, Ava, Freddie, Jake and Archie.
A statement from the PFA read: ‘It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we have learnt that former England midfielder Ray Wilkins has passed away, aged 61.

‘The thoughts and condolences of everyone at the PFA are with his family and friends.’

Wilkins was admitted to hospital at the end of last week with his wife Jackie being quoted as saying he had a cardiac arrest which led to a fall. He died in hospital.

His former clubs were quick to pay tribute, with Chelsea and Manchester United among them.