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When I look at this picture, it makes me sad how both of the players on the right are now dead.

Gary Speed took his own life in 2011 and Monday brought the news that Dalian Atkinson has passed too. One, it makes me incredibly sad and two, it is a reminder of how things can change so quickly.

When we all met for this shoot for Sky, in the early 90s, Dalian burst through the doors. He was always full of smiles and made me laugh. Confident and talented, he was a powerhouse of a centre forward with a great personality and a strong character.