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Playboy footballer who bedded Miss Great Britain scored goal so good even the ref clapped

Playboy footballer Frank Worthington lived his life to the full during the peak of his playing career - dating Miss Great Britain and even winning over officials with his brilliance

[Frank Worthington scored one of the finest goals in history]

Frank Worthington scored one of the finest goals in history(Image: ITV)

Frank Worthington was prolific both on and off the pitch during his extend playing career - and was so good on the ball he once got the ref clapping.

The Huddersfield and Leicester icon, who passed away at the age of 72 back in 2021 after a long illness, was an icon of 1970s football thanks to his dribbling ability and effortless style.

The eight-time England international was known and loved not only for his football brilliance but also his high-profile love life that included dates with a Miss Great Britain.

One of his finest moments on the pitch came during his time at Bolton and a fixture against Ipswich in 1979.

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The scores were level as Worthington controlled the ball while heading away from goal in the opposition penalty area.

Having been followed out of the box by three defenders, he touched the ball three times before flicking it over his own head to bamboozle his rivals.

Not missing the chance to score an iconic goal, the forward volleyed home on his favoured left foot, to send the crowd into raptures.

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[Frank Worthington's goal was even clapped by the referee]

Frank Worthington's goal was even clapped by the referee(Image: ITV)

TV cameras then captured his celebrations as his team-mates and fans tried to process what they had seen - and the ref was just as amazed.

He was spotted clapping his hands as he jogged back to the centre ahead of the restart in a memorable moment fitting for the scorer.

Off the pitch his life was just as exciting, with one of his romantic partners being iconic 1960s and 70s sex symbol Raquel Welch.

[14/04/1984 FA Cup semi-final - Everton v Southampton Frank Worthington controls the ball.. (]

Frank Worthington played for more than 20 clubs during his extended career(Image: Getty Images)

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Frank Worthington settled down to have two kids with wife Brigitta(Image: Mirrorpix)

He once said: I scored a nice one at Chelsea once in a game we lost, but that's not what I remember from that day. After the game, guess who I got a strong connection with? Raquel Welch!"

Worthington spent time playing in Wales before retiring in 1992 after a brief spell as Tranmere Rovers boss. He passed away in 2021 after battling dementia and prostate cancer.

He did settle down twice in marriages to Brigitta K. Egermalm and Carol Dwyer and was survived by children Frank Jr and Kim-Malou from his first marriage.

[BRIGHTON, UNITED KINGDOM - OCTOBER 8: Bolton Wanderers striker Frank Worthington looks on before a League Division Two match against Brighton at Goldstone Ground on October 8, 1977,]

The football world mourned Frank Worthington back in 2021(Image: Getty Images)

[Frank Worthington with his wife, Carole Dywer]

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Worthington joked in a 2003 documentary: "I had a marvellous time in football, played against many great players and lived life to the full.

People say I've squandered fortunes, booze, gambling and women. Well, as my old mate Stan Bowles said, it's a lot better than wasting it.

"The seventies were absolutely the best time for any football player, not just for football, but for the life and for the music industry, the things that were going on around us. They were absolutely fantastic."

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