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Graham Taylor dies aged 72: Former England, Watford and Aston Villa manager passes away

Former England and Aston Villa manager Graham Taylor has died. He was 72.

Taylor took Villa from Division Two into the top flight in his first tenure as manager from 1987-1990 before taking over as England manager in 1990.

Taylor returned to Villa in 2002 and left in 2003. He also had two successful spells at Watford and also managed Lincoln and Wolves.

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Former England and Aston Villa manager Graham Taylor has died at the age of 72
Former England and Aston Villa manager Graham Taylor has died at the age of 72