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Former Arsenal, Middlesbrough and West Brom goalkeeper Alan Miller dies aged 51 as Lee Dixon pays tribute to 'one of life's good guys' with 'heart of gold'

Former Arsenal, Middlesbrough and West Brom goalkeeper Alan Miller has passed away aged 51, it has been confirmed.

The Englishman joined the Gunners as a schoolboy in 1984 and signed as a professional with the club four years later.

Miller made his Arsenal debut as a substitute against Leeds United at Elland Road, in so doing becoming the first Gunners goalkeeper to make an appearance as a substitute.

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alan Miller (right) has passed away aged 51, it has been confirmed
The Englishman played for Arsenal, Boro and West Brom (pictured) in a 15-year career

He made five appearances for Arsenal in total, and was an unused substitute as the Gunners won the FA and League Cup double in 1993, as well as the European Cup Winners' Cup a year later.