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Former Tottenham captain Gary Mabbutt to undergo heart surgery after being taken to hospital following chest pains

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!"

The defender was part of the Spurs side which won the UEFA Cup in 1984 and captained them to victory in the FA Cup final against Nottingham Forest in 1991.