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Arsenal and Everton striker Kevin Campbell has died at the age of 54
Tributes from the world of football to Kevin Campbell show he was “hugely popular” and an “amazing character”, England boss Gareth Southgate said.
Campbell, who has died aged 54 following a short illness, started his playing career at Arsenal and won the top-flight title, FA Cup, League Cup and European Cup Winners’ Cup with the club.
He also played for for Leyton Orient, Leicester City, Nottingham Forest, Everton, West Brom, Cardiff City and Turkish club Trabzonspor.
He made his final appearance as a player in February 2007 before moving into broadcasting.
“Kevin is [about] the same age as me,” said Southgate, speaking before England’s opening Euro 2024 game against Serbia on Sunday.
“I remember him being in the Arsenal youth team at a similar time and playing against him in reserve team football.
“A hugely popular man. His son has been in our junior pathway as well.
“Our thoughts are very much with his family at this time and some of the tributes have been fabulous.
“Clearly, people who knew him better than I did talk about what an amazing character he was. A very sad day.”
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England boss Gareth Southgate pays tribute to Kevin Campbell