Former England great Jimmy Greaves dies aged 81 eNCA
A tribute to Jimmy Greaves, who has died aged 81, at former club TottenhamJimmy Greaves was hailed as the"best goalscorer to ever play" after the former Tottenham and England striker died aged 81 on Sunday.
"We are extremely saddened to learn of the passing of the great Jimmy Greaves, not just Tottenham Hotspur's record goalscorer but the finest marksman this country has ever seen," the club said. Greaves' former Tottenham team-mate Alan Mullery led the tributes, saying:"I can picture Jimmy on the field, side-footing the ball past the keeper. He was a wonderful footballer, the best goalscorer to ever play.
His strike rate was phenomenal as he scored 357 goals in England's top flight, a record which still stands. "RIP Jimmy Greaves. A true legend and one of the great goalscorers. Thoughts are with his family and friends," tweeted Tottenham striker Harry Kane, who is second behind Greaves on the club's record scorers list with 223 goals.
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