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‘Maverick’ former Leeds, Leicester & England striker Worthington passes away at the age of 72

Former Leeds, Leicester and England striker Frank Worthington has passed away at the age of 72 following a long illness.

The enigmatic frontman enjoyed a lengthy playing career that also took in notable spells at the likes of Huddersfield and Bolton, with 260 goals recorded at club level.

Worthington was renowned for enjoying the high life when at the peak of his powers and stood out on the field for wearing no shin pads and allowing his socks to fall down around his ankles.

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Starting out in the mid-1960s, Worthington played in 22 consecutive Football League seasons between 1966 and 1987 and would not completely hang up his boots until the early 90s.