Trevor Francis: Biography, Facts and Career
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Trevor John Francis (19 April 1954 – 24 July 2023) was an English footballer who played as a forward for a number of clubs in England, the United States, Italy, Scotland and Australia. In 1979 he became Britain's first £1 million player following his transfer from Birmingham City to Nottingham Forest. He scored the winning goal for Forest in the 1979 European Cup final against Malmö. He won the European Cup again with the club the following year. At international level, he played for England 52 times between 1976 and 1986, scoring 12 goals, and played at the 1982 FIFA World Cup. Between 1988 and 2003, Francis was manager of Queens Park Rangers, Sheffield Wednesday, Birmingham City and Crystal Palace.
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- Full name: Trevor Francis
- Born: 1954-04-19
- Nationality: United Kingdom
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q345221
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Who is Trevor Francis?
Trevor John Francis (19 April 1954 – 24 July 2023) was an English footballer who played as a forward for a number of clubs in England, the United States, Italy, Scotland and Australia.
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Trevor Francis is United Kingdom.
When was Trevor Francis born?
Trevor Francis was born on 1954-04-19.
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