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Spieth wants Rory back soon as he bids for No. 1

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Jordan Spieth of the United States speaks with the media after winning the 115th US Open Championship on June 21, 2015 in University Place, Washington

Silvis (United States) (AFP) - Reigning US Open and Masters champion Jordan Spieth said Tuesday he wants injured world number one Rory McIlroy healthy and playing as soon as possible while trying to overtake him.

The 21-year-old American, playing at this week's US PGA John Deere Classic, would become the first player since Ben Hogan in 1953 to win the US and British Opens and the Masters in the same year if he can add the Claret Jug to his collection of major prizes next week at St.