English football pays tribute to Ugo Ehiogu after the former England defender’s death
FOOTBALL supporters up and down the country remembered the late former England star Ugo Ehiogu on Saturday.
The FA Cup semi-final between Tottenham and Chelsea at Wembley was just one of the settings for the emotional tribute.
Wembley Stadium paid a touching tribute to Ugo Ehiogu before the FA Cup semi-finalRex FeaturesThe big screen at Wembley displayed a touching tributePA:Press Association
Fans of Spurs and the Blues united for the ex-Aston Villa man prior to kick-off for a minute of applause.
Grounds around the Premier League and Football League also hosted a similar mark of respect, while his former club Middlesbrough also wore black armbands for their clash at Bournemouth.
And the away end burst into chorus on 44 minutes, the age of Ehiogu when he passed, as they sung their 2004 Carling Cup winning defender’s name.
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Ugo Ehiogu's name and life-span were on display outside the stadium alsoRex FeaturesTottenham supporters also paid their own tribute to their former Under-23s coachRex FeaturesBournemouth striker Benik Afobe dedicated his goal against Boro to Ugo EhioguPA:Press AssociationHis former club Middlesbrough wore black armbands for the late EhioguRex FeaturesDele Alli also dedicated his goal against Chelsea to the club's late U23s coachRex Features
Tributes will also be made at his former club Aston Villa’s ground on Sunday ahead of their derby against Birmingham.
Ehiogu won four caps for his country at senior international level.
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