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Everton legend Tommy Wright dead at 81: Tributes pour in for England star George Best named as his toughest opponent

Everton and England star Tommy Wright has died at the age of 81, with tributes rolling in for the one-club man who helped his side claim the 1966 FA Cup and the First Division title four years later.

The 81-year-old was a loyal servant to the Toffees, first joining the club as an apprentice during his teenage years.

Wright went on to make his senior debut in 1964 and remained a fixture at Goodison Park with 374 appearances made until he retired in 1974 due to injury.

Winning the FA Cup by pulling off a 3-2 win against Sheffield Wednesday was chased two years later by another trip to Wembley in a bid to win back the trophy, but Everton were beaten in the 1968 final 1-0 by West Bromwich Albion.