Doncaster player dies at 27 after collapsing in training

Doncaster said Williams could not be resuscitated by the emergency response team.

"We extend our deepest sympathies to Ian’s mother Pippa, father Phillip and sister Helen and are working with a counselling team in the best interest of Ian’s team mates," the club said in a statement on their website. (www.drfc.co.uk)

Williams joined Doncaster last year from Rotherham and made six appearances for the Championship club. (Reporting by Toby Davis; Editing by Ken Ferris)