Jimmy Greaves has passed away at 81-years-old (Picture: Getty Images)

Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and England legend Jimmy Greaves has died at the age of 81, confirmed by Spurs on Sunday morning.

The north London club released a statement which read: ‘We are extremely saddened to learn of the passing of the great Jimmy Greaves, not just Tottenham Hotspur’s record goal-scorer but the finest marksman this country has ever seen.