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| Bert Williams: Memorial for Wolves and England goalkeeper | Bert Williams: Memorial for Wolves and England goalkeeper |
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| A public memorial service for ex-Wolverhampton Wanderers and England goalkeeper Bert Williams will take place later. | A public memorial service for ex-Wolverhampton Wanderers and England goalkeeper Bert Williams will take place later. |
| Williams, who had been the oldest surviving England international, died last month aged 93. | |
| Hundreds of fans are expected to attend the ceremony at St Peter's Collegiate Church, Wolverhampton, from 12:00 GMT. | Hundreds of fans are expected to attend the ceremony at St Peter's Collegiate Church, Wolverhampton, from 12:00 GMT. |
| Williams made 420 appearances for the Midlands club and was made an MBE for services to football and charity. | Williams made 420 appearances for the Midlands club and was made an MBE for services to football and charity. |
| Williams, who lived in Shifnal, Shropshire, won 24 caps for England and was part of the side that suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to the United States in the 1950 World Cup in Brazil. | |
| His son Paul Williams told BBC WM he believed his father's long life had been due to the "strict" exercise regime he maintained into old age. | His son Paul Williams told BBC WM he believed his father's long life had been due to the "strict" exercise regime he maintained into old age. |