Long time New England Revolution assistant coach and former England striker Paul Mariner has passed away at 68.
At the end of last year it was revealed that Mariner had surgery related to a brain tumor, and back in February was under going chemotherapy.
Mariner featured as a striker beginning with Plymouth Argyle in 1973 before being sold to Ipswich Town in 1976 where he became a legend scoring 96 goals in 260 appearances. Internationally Mariner featured for England 35 times, scoring 13 goals, and his playing accolades include the 77-78 FA Cup and the 80-81 UEFA Cup (now Europa League) Final both with Ipswich.