Ugo Ehiogu, Nigerian Born Tottenham Hotspur Coach Is Dead

The former England defender and Tottenham U-23 coach collapsed at the clubs training ground and was rushed to the hospital yesterday but has been confirmed dead by the club.

The 44 year old central defender began his footballing career in 1989 and retired in 2009 he has been on the Spurs coaching team since 2014.

He played for West brom in 1989 before moving to Aston Villa in 1991 playing over 200 games for the club he left the club in the year 2000 to join Middlesbrough playing over 100 games.

He also featured for Leeds United, Non league side Wembley, Sheffield United and Scottish side Rangers.

Ehiogu won four senior caps for England, his debut came in 1996 and his final appearance was six years later.