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Elaine Blackburne

Former Premier League footballer Anton Walkes dies aged 25 after boating accident

Former Tottenham and Portsmouth defender Anton Walkes has died at the age of 25. Major League Soccer outfit Charlotte FC, who Walkes last represented in the 2022 season, confirmed his death on Thursday following an accident in South Florida.

London-born Walkes progressed through Spurs academy and made his debut and solitary appearance for the club in a Carabao Cup tie with Gillingham in 2016 before he later spent two years with Portsmouth.

“Everyone at Tepper Sports & Entertainment is devastated by the tragic passing of Anton Walkes,” Charlotte owner David Tepper said. “He was a tremendous son, father, partner and teammate whose joyous approach to life touched everyone he met.

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