Former Shrewsbury Town, Sheffield United, Accrington Stanley and AFC Telford United striker Steve Jagielka has died at the age of 43.
Sheffield United said they were "deeply saddened by the news".
"The condolences of all at the Blades are with Phil and the rest of the Jagielka family at this difficult time," they said in a statement.
Shrewsbury and Telford United also said they were "saddened" to hear the news about Manchester-born Jagielka, who began his career with Stoke City.
Wales international midfielder Dave Edwards, his former Shrewsbury team-mate, described him as "a legend and a great guy".