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Drogba leads well wishes to ex-Chelsea coach Wilkins after heart attack

The footballing world has sent its well-wishes to Ray Wilkins amid reports the former England captain is fighting for his life.

Wilkins, 61, suffered a heart attack at home and was put into an induced coma after arriving at hospital.

He is most closely associated with Chelsea, where he started a playing career that took him to the likes of Manchester United, AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain and Rangers. He later coached the Stamford Bridge side, who were among the first to send their regards to their former caretaker and assistant manager.

"The thoughts of everybody at Chelsea Football Club are with Ray Wilkins and his family tonight," the club wrote on Twitter.