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Remembering Graham Taylor: Funeral for Midlands football legend takes place

The football world gathers to remember former England, Aston Villa, Wolves and Lincoln City manager Graham Taylor at his funeral today. The 72-year-old died earlier this year.

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Fans applaud Graham Taylor's coffin

Fans applauded coffin of Graham Taylor Credit: ITV News Central

Fans applauded as the coffin of former Midlands manager Graham Taylor was driven away following his funeral service.

There were exclamations from fans as the sun broke through the clouds just after the coffin was brought out of the church, after heavy cloud and drizzle dominated the service.

Stars from the football world including Burton manager Nigel Clough were at the funeral, with many standing together to applaud a the cortège drove away.

Members of Taylor's family gave their personal memories of him during the service, while a tribute written by Elton John, who Taylor worked with during his time at Watford, was also read out.

Fans applauded coffin of Graham Taylor Credit: ITV News Central

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