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Spurs legend Greaves out of intensive care after stroke

Former Tottenham and England striker Jimmy Greaves is out of intensive care following a severe stroke on Sunday and is able to sit up in bed, his family has said

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Spurs legend Greaves in intensive care after stroke

Jimmy Greaves is being treated in hospital. Credit: PA

Former England and Tottenham striker Jimmy Greaves suffered a severe stroke on Sunday and is in intensive care in hospital, his family has said.

Football legend Jimmy Greaves suffered a severe stroke on Sunday May 3, and is in intensive care in hospital.

His wife, Irene, and four children have asked for privacy during what is a worrying time for the family.

They will issue a bulletin on his condition when it is appropriate.

England's greatest ever goal scorer was 75 on February 20, and has been working regularly on the personal appearances circuit in harness with his friend and agent Terry Baker.

Jimmy had a minor stroke in 2012, but appeared to have made a full recovery. He was due to be inducted into the Tottenham Hotspur Hall of Fame on May 13 at a sell-out ceremony at White Hart Lane.

This is all we wish to say at the present time.

– Greaves family statement
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