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Ray Wilkins to be honoured at FA Cup Final between Man United and Chelsea

Ray Wilkins of England in action during the International Friendly match against the USSR at Wembley Stadium on June 2, 1984
Image: Ray Wilkins of England in action during the International Friendly match against the USSR at Wembley Stadium on June 2, 1984

The Football Association have announced they will pay tribute to Ray Wilkins at Saturday's FA Cup final at Wembley.

The former Chelsea and Manchester United midfielder passed away in hospital last month after suffering a heart attack.

His wife Jackie will present the trophy to the winning team from the Royal Box and the match-day programme will contain a tribute.

The final pits Chelsea against Manchester United, and banners in his memory will be unveiled at both ends of the ground ahead of kick-off.

Manchester United celebrate their victory with the trophy after the FA Cup Final replay between Brighton and Hove Albion and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium
Image: Ray Wilkins (back row, far left) celebrates winning the 1983 FA Cup Final replay against Brighton with his Manchester United team-mates

FA chairman Greg Clarke said: "It is particularly fitting that both clubs and the wider football community will unite to remember Ray Wilkins on the day.

"Ray had a longstanding affinity with the competition, winning it as both a player and as an assistant manager. He is sorely missed."

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