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"Dave Thomas, the former England footballer who is now almost blind, has raised more than £20,000 for the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association since Sportsmail revealed his plight last December.
Thomas, 65, a tricky winger for Burnley, QPR and Everton who played eight times for England, has severe glaucoma and is on the list to receive a guide dog.
Next week he hopes to cap his efforts by auctioning a unique collection of signed Premier League football shirts in aid of Guide Dogs"