England's 1966 World Cup hero Norman Hunter dies of coronavirus at 76

England's football legend Norman Hunter has died of coronavirus. The club legend and England World Cup hero was battling the virus in a local hospital.Hunter played over 700 games for Leeds during a 13-year spell, helping them win the First Division twice in 1969 and 1974 under Don Revie. He was also part of England’s World Cup winning squad in 1966, but didn't play, although he was given a medal in 2007.

The former defender was diagnosed with coronavirus last week and was being treated in hospital, but sadly died this morning. “He leaves a huge hole in the Leeds United family, his legacy will never be forgotten and our thoughts are with Norman’s family and friends at this very difficult time,” a Leeds statement read.Hunter left Leeds for Bristol City and also played for Barnsley as well as earning 28 England caps. Hunter went on to manage Barnsley, Rotherham and Bradford but retired in 1990. The coronavirus has taken nearly 14,000 people in the UK so far with over 100,000 confirmed cases of the virus.