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by **A.B.** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 5:56 pm

he ex-Liverpool and Tottenham keeper will miss England's training sessions next week before their friendly against Holland while he undergoes treatment.

Clemence, 56, said: "The news I have had from the doctors so far has been very positive and encouraging.

"I'm looking forward to getting the treatment out of the way and returning to work as soon as possible."

As a player, Clemence won 61 England caps as well as three European Cups, two Uefa Cups, five League titles, one FA Cup and one League Cup with Liverpool.

He joined Tottenham in 1981 and played in two more FA Cup finals, winning one, before retiring through injury aged 39 in October 1987.

Clemence immediately joined Spurs' coaching staff and held various positions at White Hart Lane before taking charge of Barnet in 1994.

Glenn Hoddle introduced him to the England set-up in 1996 and he has been the national team's senior goalkeeping coach for the past six years.

England Under-21s goalkeeping coach Martin Thomas will work with the senior squad in his absence, while FA youth coach Tony Parks will coach the under-21 side's goalkeepers during that time.

England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson said: "Everyone wishes Ray a speedy recovery. His enthusiasm and expertise are very important for England at every level."

Clemence is the second member of Eriksson's backroom staff to be diagnosed with prostate cancer in the past year.

Former Manchester United assistant boss Brian Kidd withdrew from England's coaching team for the Euro 2004 finals to receive treatment.

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I have not been a fan as long as some of you have and have not seen Ray perform for us but surely he was a great goalkeeper, I wish him good luck with his fight with cancer.

by **maximus** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 6:04 pm

Well said AB

by **Sean** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 6:16 pm

Clemence was the back bone of Liverpools successes in the '70's. He was an ever present in the team. The Liverpool team could attack without fear during those years knowing they had a fantastic goalkeeper beind them.

Best of luck with your recovery Clem.

by **82-1074641017** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 6:18 pm

All the best Ray

by **crazyhorse** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 6:24 pm

Get well soon Clem
The best keeper LFC ever had.

by **Leonmc0708** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 7:23 pm

To echo the sentiments above, all the best, our thoughts and prayers are with you Clem.

The greatest goalkeeper I ever did see.

by **Igor Zidane** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 7:37 pm

last great goalie we had get well soon clem

by **yckatbjywtbiastkamb** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 7:55 pm

yup, get well soon englands number one.

by **ronmeister** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 8:12 pm

He was a winner in Goal and am sure he will beat this .Good Luck Ray

by **The Ace1983** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 9:20 pm

Good Luck Ray!

by **supersub** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 11:43 pm

Ray Clemence,without doubt, the greatest ever Liverpool keeper..get well soon Clem.

by **jonnymac1979** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 12:02 am

Yeah was a bit of a shock when I heard about Clem this afternoon. Very sad. Hope he makes a full recovery.

by **112-1077774096** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 1:57 am

keep fighting ray, our best ever keeper by miles

by **Dom1** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 2:01 am

dad told me about that this morning, hopefully he will be fine, fingers crossed!!

by **laza** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 4:00 am

Get well soon you absolute legend

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