- Popular winger has died at the age of 71
- James scored 10 goals in 54 appearances for Wales
The former Wales winger Leighton James has died at the age of 71.
James’s former clubs Burnley and Swansea – where he spent 13 years of a colourful 19-year senior career – were among those to pay tribute to a gifted player who won 54 caps for his country.
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