Following the news of his death, tributes have been pouring in for the sportsman.His former England teammate Gordon Hill penned: "I got the sad news a couple of hours ago of the passing of my very good and close friend Paul Mariner."It it heart breaking to me as we was close.
and roomed together in the England team. Rest in peace PM you will always be with me and remembered fondly."BBC pundit Chris Sutton added on Twitter: "Really sad news this is.
Paul Mariner was an outstanding footballer.Thoughts and condolences to the Mariner family."ITV's Mark Pougatch added: "Desperately sad news this weekend.
Lucky enough to have known Paul & what a lovely man he was."His goal took England to the 82 World Cup. We will pay tribute on our Final preview.
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