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Alan Shearer, Gary Neville and Gary Lineker among tributes that are beginning to flood in after former England manager Terry Venables passes away

Tributes have begun to flood in for former England manager Terry Venables after his passing following a long battle with illness.

England legends such as Gary Lineker, Gary Neville and Alan Shearer posted heartfelt messages on social media platform X in memory of Venables.

Lineker spent two years at Tottenham under Venables, while both Shearer and Neville were part of the England setup under the Spurs legend.

Lineker said: 'Devastated to hear that Terry Venables has died. The best, most innovative coach that I had the privilege and pleasure of playing for.