Former England and West Brom striker Cyrille Regis dies

Former West Brom and Coventry forward Cyrille Regis has died, aged 59.
Cyrille Regis. PIC: PACyrille Regis. PIC: PA
Cyrille Regis. PIC: PA

Regis won five caps for England between 1982 and 1987, having been one of the stars of the Baggies team between 1977 and 1984.

He scored 112 goals in 297 appearances for Albion before moving on to Coventry, winning the FA Cup with the Sky Blues in 1987.

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The Professional Footballers’ Association announced the news on Monday morning and wrote in a tweet from its official account: “A true gentleman and legend, he will be deeply missed. Our sympathies to his family and friends.”