Former England and Manchester City striker Francis Lee dies aged 79

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Former England and Manchester City striker Francis Lee dies aged 79
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The former Man City chairman died on Monday morning after a long battle with cancer

We don’t have to persist with this nonsense - get rid of VARLee, who began his playing career at Bolton, joined Derby from City in 1974. He won 27 England caps, scoring 10 goals, after making his full international debut in 1968 and appeared at the 1970 World Cup in Mexico.“His wife Gill and children Charlotte, Jonny and Nik say he will be sorely missed and would like to thank everyone for their kind words.

“As a mark of respect, flags around the Etihad Stadium and City Football Academy are flying at half-mast. More tributes from the club will follow in the coming days.”

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