Former NI international Martin Harvey dies aged 78

Former Northern Ireland international Martin Harvey has died, aged 78.

The Belfast-born full-back won 34 caps between 1961 and 1971, scoring three goals.

He was then Billy Bingham's assistant in 1982 when Northern Ireland reached the World Cup finals. He seconded again in 1986.

Harvey was a one-club man as a player, making more than 300 appearances in a 13-year career with Sunderland. Sunderland AFC have said they will wear black armbands this evening to pay tribute.

He went on to manage Carlisle and also had a stint as a coach at Plymouth,where he also had two spells as caretaker manager.

Both League Two clubs paid tribute to Harvey on their official websites.

The Irish FA have also paid tribute to the player.