Jimmy Greaves, one of England's most prolific strikers, has died at the age of 81, Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur said on Sunday. Greaves, who suffered a stroke six years ago, started his career with Chelsea and scored a then club-record 124 league goals for the London club between 1957 and 1961.

Former England striker Jimmy Greaves dies aged 81

Tottenham legend Jimmy Greaves has been released from hospital after being admitted due to illness last week. Spurs' record goalscorer suffered a severe stroke in 2015 that has left him wheelchair-bound.

Tottenham legend Jimmy Greaves out of hospital

Tottenham Hotspur and England great Jimmy Greaves is being treated in hospital, the Premier League club announced Tuesday. But there was no mention in their brief statement of whether the former striker was suffering from the coronavirus, or indeed the exact nature of the 80-year-old's current condition.

Tottenham Hotspur and England great Greaves in hospital

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Former England striker Jimmy Greaves dies aged 81

Tottenham legend Jimmy Greaves out of hospital

Tottenham Hotspur and England great Greaves in hospital