Former Tottenham captain Gary Mabbutt is set to undergo heart surgery.
Spurs say the 55-year-old was taken to hospital on Monday morning after experiencing chest pains and breathing problems.
'Gary Mabbutt was admitted to hospital this morning where he will undergo heart surgery later after suffering chest pains and breathlessness,' Spurs announced on their Twitter account.
'Everyone at the club wishes our legendary former captain a speedy recovery. Get well soon, Mabbsy!'
Mabbutt spent 16 years at Tottenham after joining from Bristol Rovers in 1982.