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'A goalscorer who never stopped working... he would have fit in well within our current team': Jurgen Klopp pays tribute to Roger Hunt after Liverpool legend's death aged 83

Jurgen Klopp has paid tribute to Liverpool legend Roger Hunt after he died at the age of 83, following a long term illness.

Hunt, who was a key player for England's 1966 World Cup triumph, was also Liverpool's second highest scorer in history, behind Ian Rush on 285 strikes.

Klopp offered his tribute, saying: 'It’s really sad news and our thoughts and our love go to his family.

Roger Hunt, seen here signing an autograph for a young supporter at Anfield before a First Division game against Burnley in 1969, has died at the age of 83
Jurgen Klopp paid tribute to Liverpool's second highest goalscorer in the club's history

'Unfortunately, it feels too frequent in this moment we are saying farewell to these giants of our club.