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Manchester United cancel reserve match with Tottenham following the death of Spurs coach Ugo Ehiogu

Manchester United have cancelled their reserve fixture with Tottenham following the news of the shock death of Spurs' Under 23 coach Ugo Ehiogu.

United announced via their social media channels on Friday morning that in light of the news the upcoming fixture would be postponed.

Writing on Twitter, United stated: 'In light of this terrible news, Monday's Reserves game against Tottenham at Old Trafford has been postponed,' before paying tribute to the former defender.

Former Premier League defender Ugo Ehiogu has died at 44 after suffering a cardiac arrest
Former Premier League defender Ugo Ehiogu has died at 44 after suffering a cardiac arrest

Spurs Under 23s coach Ehiogu collapsed on the club's academy training pitches on Thursday and received immediate attention from the Tottenham medical staff.