Ray Clemence’s career in pictures

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Former Liverpool, Tottenham and England goalkeeper Ray Clemence has died aged 72.

Here, the PA news agency takes look back at his career in pictures.

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Signed by Liverpool manager Bill Shankly from Scunthorpe, Clemence (back row, centre) joined the Reds in 1967 (PA)

Clemence in action against Tottenham during the 1972 League Cup
Clemence in action against Tottenham during the 1972 League Cup (PA)

The 1973 UEFA Cup final first leg against Borussia Monchengladbach at Anfield was halted during the first half following the torrential rain, but the Reds went on to win 3-0 on the way to a first European trophy
The 1973 UEFA Cup final first leg against Borussia Monchengladbach at Anfield was halted during the first half following torrential rain, but the Reds went on to win 3-0 on the way to a first European trophy (PA)

Liverpool took on Leeds under new boss Brian Clough (left) back at Wembley in August 1974
Liverpool took on Leeds under new boss Brian Clough (left) back at Wembley in August 1974 (PA)

Liverpool continued to dominate the First Division as Ray Clemence won a fourth title in 1978/79
Liverpool continued to dominate the First Division as Clemence won a fourth championship title in 1978/79 (PA)

Kevin Keegan (centre) was a team-mate of Clemence for both club and country
Kevin Keegan (front centre) was a team-mate of Clemence for both club and country (PA)

Clemence took the armband for the visit of the star-studded Brazil squad
Clemence took the armband for the visit of the star-studded Brazil squad (PA)

Clemence returned to Liverpool for Shankly's funeral during October 1981
Clemence returned to Liverpool for Shankly’s funeral during October 1981 (PA)

At the 1982 World Cup in Spain, Clemence watched on as Shilton became the regular England number one
At the 1982 World Cup in Spain, Clemence watched on as Shilton became the regular England number one (PA)

Following an Achilles injury, Clemence retired from playing in 1988
Following an Achilles injury, Clemence retired from playing in 1988 (PA)

David Seaman (right) was one of those to benefit from Clemence's experience
David Seaman (right) was one of those to benefit from Clemence’s experience (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

.. as Clemence continued in his role for the national team
…as Clemence continued in his role for the national team (Anthony Devlin/PA)

Former goalkeepers Pat Jennings (left), Clemence and Seaman attended the funeral service for Gordon Banks at Stoke Minster during March 2019
Former goalkeepers Pat Jennings (left), Clemence and Seaman attended the funeral service for Gordon Banks at Stoke Minster during March 2019 (Nick Potts/PA)

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