Ugo Ehiogu, the former England and Aston Villa defender and Tottenham coach has died aged 44.
Tottenham confirmed on Friday morning that Ehiogu has died from the heart attack that saw him collapse at the club’s training ground on Thursday.
A statement from the club said: “It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Ugo Ehiogu, our under-23 coach.
“Ugo received immediate treatement after suffering a cardiac arrest at the Training Centre yesterday before being transferred to hospital where ha passed away in the early hours of the morning.
“Head of coaching and player development John McDermott said: ‘Words cannot express the shock and sadness that we all feel at the club. Ugo’s immense presence will be irreplaceable. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to his wife Gemma and his family.’
