Report just reaching Ceoafrica reveals that Graham Taylor, the English football player, manager, pundit and manager of the England national football team from 1990 to 1993, has kicked the bucket at the age of 72.

Ceoafrica learnt that he also managed Lincoln City, Watford, Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers, and he was also a defender for Grimsby and Lincoln City before becoming a manager in 1972.

He also had two spells at both Watford and Aston Villa - leading both to the runners-up spots in the old First Division - as well as having a stint at Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Taylor was appointed England manager in 1990 and spent just over three years at the helm of the national team.