Jlloyd Samuel, former English Premier League defender, dies in car crash at 37

COUVA, Trinidad (AP) — Jlloyd Samuel, the former Trinidad and Tobago defender who played in the English Premier League for Aston Villa and Bolton, has died. He was 37.

Esteghlal's midfielder Jlloyd Samuel in action during the AFC Champions League semi final soccer match between FC Esteghlal and FC Seoul at Azadi stadium in Tehran, Iran, in 2013.. Former Trinidadian soccer player Jlloyd Samuel has died in a car crash, according to the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association. Samuel played for Aston Villa and Bolton Wanderers in the English Premier League.

The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association announced the death of Samuel in a statement on its social media platforms on Tuesday, saying he was involved in car crash in England.

Samuel, a fullback, represented England at under-21 level before going on to play for Trinidad and Tobago's senior team.

The TTFA said "the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association and his former national teammates at this time extends deepest condolences to his family members both in the U.K. and here in Trinidad and Tobago."

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