Tuesday, April 25 2006 14:40 Hrs (IST) - World Time -

Liverpool (England): Former Everton and England defender Brian Labone has died aged 66, the Premiership club confirmed Tuesday (Apr 25, 2006).

Labone, one of the greatest players in Everton's history, was capped 26 times for his country and played in the 1970 World Cup.

He collapsed and died on Monday night.

Labone's playing career was ended in the 1970-71 season through an Achilles tendon injury but the Liverpudlian, who was also Toffees captain, remained close to the club working in a commercial capacity.

He made 534 appearances for the club and scored two goals between 1957 and 1971 and was only booked twice.