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Antonio Conte, John Terry and Frank Lampard attend Chelsea legend Ray Wilkins' memorial service

Antonio Conte, John Terry and Frank Lampard were among those present at the funeral of Chelsea legend Ray Wilkins on Tuesday.

A congregation including England captains, England managers, teammates and colleagues from Chelsea, Manchester United, QPR, AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain and Rangers gathered to reflect on Wilkins' life, which was cut short following a heart attack on April 4, aged 61.

Frank Stapleton, a former Manchester United teammate and close friend, addressed Wilkins' on-field talent in a moving eulogy.

"If he was playing now he'd be spoken of as one of the best players in the world," Stapleton said.

"Pop," as he was known by his grandchildren, would tell friends and family he was "dangerously well," but he "had his demons," son Ross said.

Ray had a well documented battle with depression and alcohol, and also suffered from ulcerative colitis.

"[He] found it very difficult to help himself [and] focused his attention on people around him," Ross Wilkins added.

"Behind the exterior was a broken man, who struggled to find peace without football in his life."

Ross Wilkins called for greater awareness of mental health, while his sister Jade read a moving poem, which had been written for her father's funeral last Saturday.

Jade, born in Milan and Christened in St Luke's and Christ Church in Chelsea, where Tuesday's service was held, paused before concluding: "There's only one Ray Wilkins, that's what the fans say and that is as true of tomorrow as it is of today. Not just a great sportsman but a truly great man."

Wilkins' outgoing demeanour was outlined throughout a service attended by Gareth Southgate, the England manager, and his predecessors Roy Hodgson, Glenn Hoddle and Kevin Keegan.

Born in Hillingdon in September 1956, Wilkins had a Chelsea season ticket in the lower East Stand at Stamford Bridge, and would later captain his boyhood side aged 18.

Wilkins left Chelsea only after their relegation to the second tier in 1979, joining Manchester United and scoring in the 1983 FA Cup final.

He would later captain his national side, and England skippers Bryan Robson, Gary Lineker and Terry Butcher also gathered to reflect.

When Chelsea and Manchester United meet in the FA Cup final at Wembley on May 19, Wilkins will be remembered by supporters in the eighth minute.

Stapleton has called on the final to be named after his friend and teammate.

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