Ex-Leeds United player Dominic Matteo given all-clear after brain tumour

Former Leeds United, Liverpool and Scotland defender Dominic Matteo has been given the all-clear after surgery to remove a brain tumour.

The 45-year-old ex-centre revealed the news to Twitter followers after six months of rehabilitation and paid tribute to the hospitals involved.

He said: "Yesterday I got THE phone call, the one I’ve been praying for... my brain scan is clear.

"After six months of fear, pain, rehab, surgery and treatment. I’m healthy! It feels unreal! The LGI and St James' Hospital saved my life. They were simply incredible. Thank-you will never be enough!"

Matteo, who made 155 appearances for Liverpool before joining Leeds in 2000, had surgery in December.