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Blackpool legend and former England goalkeeper Tony Waiters, who led the Canadian national team to their first and only World Cup appearance in 1986, dies at the age of 83

Former Blackpool and Burnley goalkeeper Tony Waiters has died aged 83.

Waiters made over 250 appearances for Blackpool, during which time he won five England caps in 1964 as Alf Ramsey sought back up for Gordon Banks ahead of the World Cup two years later.

He finished his playing career at Burnley in the early 1970s before heading into management at Plymouth, where between 1972 and 1977 he won promotion from the Third Division and led Argyle to the League Cup semi-finals.

Former England, Blackpool and Burnley goalkeeper Tony Waiters has died at the age of 83

Waiters later managed the Vancouver Whitecaps before having two spells as the national coach of Canada.