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Ugo Ehiogu: Former Aston Villa & England defender dies, aged 44

The ex defender had been working with the Tottenham Under-23 team as a coach and passed away following a sudden heart attack

English football is in mourning following the sudden death of former Aston Villa defender Ugo Ehiogu at the age of 44.

Ehiogu, who had had been working as a coach with Tottenham's Under-23 team, suffered cardiac arrest at training on Thursday, but sadly passed away in hospital early on Friday morning.

"It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Ugo Ehiogu, our Under-23 coach," a statement released by Tottenham said.

"The club sends its deepest condolences to Ugo's family.