"The duchess... was really interested in our story and experiences with Each, " Mr Clemence said.

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But Bruce admitted that Clemence - last season's player of the year - would be leaving St Andrews.

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McClaren has been on the road with assistant manager Terry Venables, psychologist Bill Beswick and goalkeeping coach Ray Clemence.

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After 17 minutes, Pandiani shrugged off Philippe Senderos and cut the ball back to Stephen Clemence who sidefooted over.

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The keeper reportedly fumbled some routine shots from England goalkeeping coach Ray Clemence.

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Mario Melchiot headed just over the bar from a corner, before Stephen Clemence stung the gloves of Jaaskelainen with a 25-yard shot.

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The Blues' boss confirmed a bid had been received for defender Clemence, 29, but Leicester also want striker Campbell, 25, included in the deal.

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But many major towns and cities now organise events for St George's Day and Mr Clemence said the gap between the profile of the two days was narrowing.

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Parents Charlotte and Grant Clemence also met the duchess.

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He currently sits alongside club legends Emlyn Hughes and Ray Clemence and if he takes the field against Fulham at the weekend, he will move into clear second, with only Ian Callaghan ahead of him on 857.

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