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Ex-Ipswich captain & England full-back McNeil dies

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Former Ipswich Town captain Mick McNeil has died at the age of 85.

The full-back, who won nine England caps, played 173 games for the club between 1964 and 1972, and was part of the side that won the Second Division title in the 1967-68 season.

Ipswich paid tribute on social media, saying: "The club is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former captain Mick McNeil. Once a Blue, always a Blue."

McNeil started his career at Middlesbrough, making his debut as an 18-year-old and going on to play 193 games for his home-town club.