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Footballing legend Jimmy Greaves in intensive care following stroke

England footballing legend Jimmy Greaves is in intensive care in Essex following a severe stroke.

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Jimmy Greaves out of intensive care following severe stroke

Jimmy Greaves was admitted to hospital on Sunday. Credit: PA Images

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.

Greaves, who also played for Chelmsford City and Brentwood, is fourth on the list of all-time England scorers and was part of England's 1966 World Cup-winning squad.

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