<p>Former England striker David Johnson, the first man to score for both <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tag/liverpool-fc" target="_blank">Liverpool </a>and Everton in the Merseyside derby, has died aged 71 it was announced on Wednesday.</p>.<p>The <em>BBC </em>reported Johnson, who also scored six goals in eight appearances for England, had been suffering from throat cancer.</p>.<p>He had two spells at Everton, while in between playing for Ipswich under future England manager Bobby Robson and Liverpool during Bob Paisley's celebrated time in charge at Anfield.</p>.<p>In six years with Liverpool from 1976, Johnson scored 78 goals in 213 appearances as well as winning three English titles and the 1981 European Cup.</p>.<p>Former Liverpool forward David Fairclough paid tribute to his former team-mate in a Twitter post, saying: "So sad to hear my great friend and Liverpool legend David Johnson has passed away today.</p>.<p>"Shared so many great moments and memories with 'Jono'. Today is a very sad day. Condolences to all Dave's family. RIP 'Doc'," he added using Johnson's nickname.</p>.<p>An Everton statement said: "Everyone at Everton football club is saddened to learn of the untimely passing of David 'Doc' Johnson at the age of 71.</p>.<p>"Our thoughts are with David's family and friends at this time."</p>.<p>Liverpool-born Johnson started his career at Goodison Park and scored for Everton in a 1971 Merseyside derby.</p>.<p>He was also on target for Liverpool against Everton nine years later. Only Peter Beardsley has since repeated the feat.</p>.<p>But the emergence of Liverpool great Ian Rush saw Johnson reduced to a substitute role at Anfield.</p>.<p>He rejoined Everton in 1982 before several spells with other clubs, including Tulsa Roughnecks in the United States, retiring four years later.</p>
<p>Former England striker David Johnson, the first man to score for both <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tag/liverpool-fc" target="_blank">Liverpool </a>and Everton in the Merseyside derby, has died aged 71 it was announced on Wednesday.</p>.<p>The <em>BBC </em>reported Johnson, who also scored six goals in eight appearances for England, had been suffering from throat cancer.</p>.<p>He had two spells at Everton, while in between playing for Ipswich under future England manager Bobby Robson and Liverpool during Bob Paisley's celebrated time in charge at Anfield.</p>.<p>In six years with Liverpool from 1976, Johnson scored 78 goals in 213 appearances as well as winning three English titles and the 1981 European Cup.</p>.<p>Former Liverpool forward David Fairclough paid tribute to his former team-mate in a Twitter post, saying: "So sad to hear my great friend and Liverpool legend David Johnson has passed away today.</p>.<p>"Shared so many great moments and memories with 'Jono'. Today is a very sad day. Condolences to all Dave's family. RIP 'Doc'," he added using Johnson's nickname.</p>.<p>An Everton statement said: "Everyone at Everton football club is saddened to learn of the untimely passing of David 'Doc' Johnson at the age of 71.</p>.<p>"Our thoughts are with David's family and friends at this time."</p>.<p>Liverpool-born Johnson started his career at Goodison Park and scored for Everton in a 1971 Merseyside derby.</p>.<p>He was also on target for Liverpool against Everton nine years later. Only Peter Beardsley has since repeated the feat.</p>.<p>But the emergence of Liverpool great Ian Rush saw Johnson reduced to a substitute role at Anfield.</p>.<p>He rejoined Everton in 1982 before several spells with other clubs, including Tulsa Roughnecks in the United States, retiring four years later.</p>