Wales manager Gary Speed found dead aged 42

The Football Association of Wales has suddenly announced that Gary Speed, the manager of the national team, has passed away.

There has been no mention about the cause of death of the 42-year-old, but the Cheshire Police have made it known that there were no suspicious circumstances.

A statement from Football Association of Wales reads: "The FAW are sad to announce the death of national team manager Gary Speed. We extend our sympathies and condolences to the family"

A Cheshire Police spokesman said: "At 7.08am this morning, Sunday, November 27, police were informed of an incident at Aldford Road, Huntington. Officers went to the scene where a 42-year-old man was found dead. There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death and next of kin have been informed."