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David Armstrong: Ex-Middlesbrough and Southampton midfielder dies aged 67

Tributes have been paid to former Middlesbrough, Southampton and England player David Armstrong, who has died at the age of 67.

He was a key member of their Second Division promotion-winning squad of 1973-74, managed by Jack Charlton.

Armstrong also holds the club record for most consecutive league appearances with 305.

He won the first of three England caps towards the end of his time at Boro and was signed by Southampton in 1981, where he played nearly 300 games and also scored 77 goals.

"He had a terrific left foot," former Saints manager Dave Merrington told BBC Radio Solent.