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English footballer found dead in Norway

Morgan (pictured in red) was found dead on Tuesday. Credit: fkgjoviklyn.no

Norwegian second division side Gjovik-Lyn have announced that English midfielder Thomas Andrew Morgan was found dead late on Tuesday.

The 23 year-old, who joined the club in January following spells with various other Norwegian teams, went missing on Sunday after a night out.

He was found in the Hunnselva river near Oslo last night, although the cause of his death remains unclear.

A statement released on Gjovik-Lyn's official website read:

"Our beloved Thomas Andrew Morgan was found dead on Tuesday afternoon.

"In his time with us we knew Thomas not only as a great football player, but also as an exceptionally good man. We will miss your warm smile and everything you were to us."