Former Tottenham and England goalkeeper Ray Clemence has died at the age of 72, the Football Association has announced.

Clemence, who won the FA Cup and UEFA Cup at Spurs, as well as three European Cups and five First Division titles during a trophy-laden spell at Liverpool, was arguably one of the greatest goalkeepers of his generation.

He won 61 England caps, which would undoubtedly have been many more had he not been competing with Peter Shilton, who accumulated 125, for the number one shirt.

An £18,000 signing from Scunthorpe by Bill Shankly, Clemence was a key member of the Liverpool team which dominated Europe between 1977 and 1981, and also picked up two UEFA Cups, an FA Cup and the League Cup.

At Tottenham, whom he joined in 1981 aged 32 for a fee of £300,000, he won another UEFA Cup and FA Cup, making a total of 240 league appearances for the club.

Tottenham Independent:

Ray Clemence pictured in 2010 when he was England goalkeeping coach. Credit: PA

A statement from Clemence's family said: "With great sadness, we write to let you know that Ray Clemence passed away peacefully today, surrounded by his loving family.

"After fighting so hard, for such a long time, he’s now at peace and in no more pain.

"The family would like to say a huge thank you, for all the love and support that he’s received over the years.

"He was loved so much by us all and he will never be forgotten."

The former goalkeeper had been living with advanced prostate cancer since 2005.

Clemence is survived by his wife Veronica, son Stephen – a former player himself and now a coach – and daughters Sarah and Julie.

Tottenham Independent:

Clemence in action for Tottenham against Chelsea in 1985. Credit: PA

Tottenham Hotspur tweeted: "We are deeply saddened to report the passing of legendary former goalkeeper Ray Clemence.

"We extend our deepest sympathies to Ray’s family and many friends throughout the game at this sad time."

Liverpool also paid tribute to their former player, saying on Twitter: "We’re deeply saddened by the passing of one of the greatest ever goalkeepers, Ray Clemence.

"The thoughts of everyone at Liverpool Football Club are with Ray’s family and many friends.

"Rest in peace, Ray Clemence 1948-2020."

Ossie Ardiles, who played with Clemence at Tottenham, tweeted: "So so sad to heard the news of Raymondo passing away. He was a great goalkeeper, wonderful companion, friend.

"He battled this illness right until the very end. We will miss you. Rest in peace my friend. My family and my thoughts and prayers go out to Vee, her family and friends."

England players will now wear black armbands during their Nations League game in Belgium on Sunday evening and will pay tribute to Clemence before Wednesday’s match against Iceland at Wembley.