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England and Arsenal great Kenny Sansom says he's 'in a bad way' as he 'speaks for the first time following attack that has left him fighting for his life in hospital'

Former England star Kenny Sansom has spoken for the first time since the attack that left him fighting for life with severe head injuries, according to reports.

The 61-year-old is thought to have fallen and suffered a serious head injury during a disagreement and was subsequently taken to hospital.

The former England and Arsenal great was unable to recall the incident but The Sun claim he has now told family holding a six-week hospital vigil: 'I'm in a bad way.'

Kenny Sansom has spoken for the first time since the attack that left him fighting for life

Kenny Sansom has spoken for the first time since the attack that left him fighting for life

Samson remains in a critical condition and the report claims his friends fear the former defender has suffered permanent brain damage as a result of the incident.