In the Premier League, Jlloyd Samuel played for Aston Villa and Bolton, and Wanderers have released the following statement:

"Everybody associated with Bolton Wanderers Football Club is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our former defender, Jlloyd Samuel.

"The 37-year-old joined the Whites from Aston Villa in July 2007 and made 83 appearances for the club during his four years at the Reebok Stadium.

"A two-time Trinidad and Tobago international, Samuel was an ever-present for Bolton in the Premier League during the 2008/09 season while he also featured in the Trotters’ UEFA Cup victories over Red Star and Atletico Madrid the year before.

"Rest in peace, Jlloyd. Our deepest condolences are with his family and friends at this difficult time."

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Mile Jedinak's header at the Riverside on Saturday gave Aston Villa a one-goal lead going into tonight's second leg at Villa Park.

You can read Matt Newsum's first-leg report here.

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Kevin Davies added to BBC Radio Manchester:

"At Bolton, Jlloyd was very popular in the dressing room and was very popular with the fans, he had a real quality on the pitch and he played in a good period for Bolton Wanderers. He was a very good football player and always gave 100% and I was proud to spend that time with him when he was there.

"When we could go into schools and hospitals, I think being a father himself, he would always be happy to spend time with people not just sign autographs and having pictures taken with people, but having a chat with people as well.

"He loved just being around people, talking and having conversations, telling stories and that is just the kind of guy he was."

Lots of clubs have been giving their reactions too:

Burnley:

"Thoughts of everyone at Burnley FC with the family and friends of Jlloyd Samuel at this sad time."

Chelsea:

"The thoughts of all of us at Chelsea Football Club are with the friends and family of Jlloyd Samuel today, following his tragic passing. Rest in peace, Jlloyd."

Tottenham:

"The thoughts of everyone connected with the Club are with the family and friends of Jlloyd Samuel following today’s sad news of his passing."

West Brom:

"The thoughts of everyone at West Bromwich Albion are with the family and friends of Jlloyd Samuel. Rest in Peace."

West Ham:

"Everyone at West Ham United is very saddened to hear of the death of Jlloyd Samuel. Our thoughts are with with Jlloyd's family and friends at this difficult time."

Ex-Wigan and West Brom striker Nathan Ellington, who played with Jlloyd Samuel at Egerton, told BBC Sport: "It is gut-wrenching, he was an amazing guy.

"He did so much. He had a positive effect on people's hearts.

"I saw him all the time and would train with him. Everyone loved him, he was a great guy and always moving onto bigger and better things. He will be sadly missed.

"He loved football and giving back. That was the whole point of Egerton. He was at training every day, putting his heart and soul into it and helping the youth players coming through. It had nothing to do with money but a genuine care for people. He was selfless, willing to give back and help.

"He was also a successful businessman and a family man."

Referees have joined players and former players in paying tribute to the late Jlloyd Samuel.

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Middlesbrough are without defender Daniel Ayala, who was forced off during the first leg with a knee injury.

Dael Fry comes in at centre-half as manager Tony Pulis' only change.

Middlesbrough: Randolph, Shotton, Fry, Gibson, Friend, Clayton, Besic, Howson, Traore, Downing, Assombalonga.

Subs: Dimi, Fabio, Cranie, Leadbitter, Harrison, Bamford, Gestede.

Hosts Aston Villa make one change, as James Bree replaces Ahmed Elmohamady at the back.

Elmohamady went off with a knock towards the end of Saturday's first leg.

Aston Villa: Johnstone, Bree, Chester, Terry, Hutton, Snodgrass, Jedinak, Hourihane, Adomah, Grealish, Grabban.

Subs: Bunn, Samba, Whelan, Bjanason, Onomah, Hogan, Kodjia.

Now let's pause to bring you the team news ahead of tonight's second leg at Villa Park...

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Jlloyd Samuel made his name in English football during spells with Aston Villa and Bolton Wanderers, for whom he played in the Premier League.

He made 199 appearances for Aston Villa after signing with the club in 1998 and went on to play 83 times for Bolton between 2007 and 2011.

Samuel won two international caps for Trinidad and Tobago, and also played club football in Iran between 2011 and 2015.

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Cheshire Police said they were called to a serious collision involving a van and a Range Rover in High Legh, Cheshire at 07:55 BST.

"Sadly the driver of the car, Jlloyd Samuel, 37, from Lymm, died at the scene," they said in a statement.

"His next of kin have been informed and are currently being supported by specially trained officers.

"The driver of the van, a 54-year-old man, sustained serious injuries and has been taken to hospital for treatment."

Jlloyd Samuel's former Bolton Wanderers team-mate Kevin Davies told BBC Radio Manchester:

"Having spent three or four years with Jlloyd, I am just devastated for him and of course his family.

"It is really sad news; he was such a young man, very popular always within our dressing room at Bolton, so it is just really sad day.

"He was larger than life. I always remember him being very smart, he was always very dapper, always with a smile on his face and he just enjoyed his life.

"He enjoyed playing football, he loved spending time with his family, he loved spending time with the players socially and going to events, on nights out with the boys he was always there and was great fun to be around.

"We have a Whatsapp group with some of the old players from Bolton and everyone is absolutely devastated."

Ledley King has paid a personal tribute:

"Absolutely devastated to lose one of my closest friends of 30 yrs Jlloyd Samuel. It was only last night we exchanged msgs, u always had a smile on ur face and lived life to the fullest more than any1 I know, we love you bro. RIP"

Bobby Zamora adds:

"Gutted to hear the sad news about Jlloyd Samuel. RIP my friend. Great player and great family. They will miss you as will we all. ️RIP"

Players from a wide variety of teams have also been reacting to today's sad news.

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Footballing bodies from around the globe have paid tributes.

Fifa:

"Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Jlloyd Samuel, who has tragically passed away at the age of 37."

EFL:

"The EFL is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Jlloyd Samuel. Our thoughts are with those closest to him at this sad time."

PFA:

"Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Jlloyd Samuel who has died aged 37."

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I'll try to include some of your memories over the next hour or so.

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Jlloyd Samuel made 199 appearances for Aston Villa after signing with the club in 1998.

Villa have said on Twitter:

"We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of our former player Jlloyd Samuel at the age of just 37 in a car accident.

"Our players will wear black armbands as a mark of respect tonight and our thoughts are with his friends and family at this very difficult time."