Britain’s first £1 million player (in 1979) had an impact on American soccer. He played in the USA for the Detroit Express before making the famous move to Nottingham Forest. Post-playing career, he coached American John Harkes  at Sheffield Wednesday. Here’s video — memories, highlights and interviews — on the life of Trevor Francis, who died this week at age 69. 

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Soccer America Executive Editor Mike Woitalla has written freelance articles about soccer for more than 30 media outlets in nine nations. The winner of eight United Soccer Coaches Writing Contest awards,...