Tottenham defender Michael Dawson credits Des Walker for his early development.
Dawson played alongside Walker when coming through at Nottingham Forest.
He told the London Evening Standard: "I broke into the team at 18, and playing alongside him was a big help. Des never stopped talking, on and off the field. He was always trying to help.
"For a player coming in so young, you're always learning each game you play. Des was a great character, a great player and helped me a lot."
If Walker was the tutor, then Dawson was just awestruck by Ledley King.
He adds: "I was thinking, wow, what a world-class player. He's certainly one of the best in England. Unfortunately, he's had his injury problems, but he's a top, top guy and a top-class player."
