Denis Law has been described as a “true Scot” by former team-mate Alex Stepney as tributes poured in for the Manchester United and Scotland great following his death at the age of 84.

Scot, who has died aged 84, was revered for his technique, goalscoring and ceaseless tenacity – he deserves to go down as an all-time great

Denis Law, the Manchester United and Scotland great, has died. He was 84. The death of Law, who also played for Manchester City, was announced in a statement from his family that was released by United on Friday.

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