Lee, who was Affectionately known as 'Franny', passed away earlier this month, with his heartbroken family saying that he would be 'sorely missed'. (Pictured: men carrying Lee's coffin).
Lee, who was affectionately known as 'Franny', passed away earlier this monthFootball greats have gathered for the funeral of Manchester City and England striker Francis Lee who died aged 79 after long battle with lung cancer.
Floral tributes reading 'Franny', 'Lee' and 'Dad' were laid ahead of the service, while a bouquet of flowers and a note from Bolton Wanderers football club, where he made 210 appearances, were also displayed. Legends of the game, including former Manchester City defender Micah Richards have been pictured ahead of the funeral service for the former Manchester City chairman
The stocky forward also earned 27 England caps, scoring 10 goals in the process and he represented his country at the 1970 World Cup in Mexico. After scoring 30 goals in two seasons for Derby, he retired in 1976 to focus on his business commitments.A bouquet of flowers and a note from Bolton Wanderers football club, where Lee made 210 appearances, have also been displayed at the service
He was hailed as a returning hero by City fans, but his early ambitious promises proved way off the mark. A tribute to Lee, along with fellow England international Trevor Francis, was shown on the big screen ahead of the England's international friendly match against Australia at Wembley last week. Manchester City footballers Mike Summerbee, Tony Book, Colin Bell and Francis Lee attending a charity event event in Manchester, circa December 1970. The trophies in the foreground are the Football League Cup and the UEFA European Cup Winners Cup
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