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Phil Jagielka's brother Steve dies aged 43 as his former clubs Sheffield United, Shrewsbury and Accrington pay tribute to midfielder

Daily Mail | March 17, 2021

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Former footballer Steve Jagielka, the older brother of former England international Phil, has died at the age of 43.

His former clubs Shrewsbury Town, Sheffield United and Accrington Stanley posted Twitter tributes to the midfielder after the tragic news emerged.

The Blades posted: 'Sheffield United is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former player Steven Jagielka - brother of current defender Phil - at the age of 43.

Former Shrewsbury Town, Sheffield United and Accrington Stanley midfielder Steve Jagielka has died at the age of 43
Jagielka helped Accrington back into the Football League with a Conference win in 2006
Steve Jagielka is the older brother to Sheffield United defender Phil Jagielka (centre)
Sheffield United, where Steve spent the 2003-04 season and his brother Phil still plays, paid tribute on Twitter to their former player
Jagielka spent seven years as a Shrewsbury Town player between 1997 and 2003

'The condolences of all at the Blades are with Phil and the rest of the Jagielka family at this difficult time.

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