Jimmy Greaves, the legendary England and Tottenham Hotspur striker, is in hospital after suffering a severe stroke.
Reports this morning emerged saying the 75-year-old, who is still his country's fourth-highest goalscorer, was taken to hospital yesterday and is now in intensive care.
A message on his official Twitter feed this morning from his management read: "Jimmy suffered a stroke yesterday morning. His family have asked for privacy and we are all devastated by this news. Terry Baker"
A statement from Spurs said: "Everyone at the club wishes Jimmy Greaves a speedy recovery after he suffered a stroke yesterday. Our thoughts are with Jimmy and his family at this difficult time."
Despite spending the start of his career at London rivals Chelsea from 1957 to 1961, Greaves is most well-known for his nine-year stint at White Hart Lane where he racked up more than 300 appearances for Spurs, scoring over 200 goals.
It is understood he was due to be inducted into the Tottenham Hall of Fame next week at a sell-out ceremony at the club's ground.
He previously suffered a stroke in 2012.
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