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Former Manchester United, Leeds and Scotland defender Gordon McQueen diagnosed with vascular dementia as his family reveal he 'wants other footballers of today's generation to know there may be risks with persistent heading of the ball'

Former Scotland, Manchester United and Leeds defender Gordon McQueen has been diagnosed with vascular dementia, his family have confirmed.

The 68-year-old started his career at St Mirren before moving to Elland Road in 1972, winning the First Division two years later and playing an important role in their run to the 1975 European Cup final.

McQueen went onto enjoy a successful time with Manchester United and represented Scotland on 30 occasions, scoring five goals.

Gordon McQueen's family have revealed he was diagnosed with vascular dementia in January

Having managed Airdrie during a coaching career that included time at Middlesbrough, the ex-centre-back went onto become a popular TV pundit with Sky Sports.