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'He is still having tests. But he is comfortable': Tottenham and England legend Jimmy Greaves remains in hospital as family thank NHS and fans for support

Jimmy Greaves remains in hospital and his family have issued a message of thanks to the NHS staff and to fans for their support.

Greaves, 80, was taken to hospital near his home Essex earlier this week.

He has been in poor health since a severe stroke five years ago but doctors do not think he has suffered another stroke.

Jimmy Greaves was admitted to hospitalu00a0in Chelmsford near his home in Essex on Tuesday

Jimmy Greaves was admitted to hospital in Chelmsford near his home in Essex on Tuesday

Spurs and England legend is confined to a wheelchair and requires regular professional care

Nor has he been showing symptoms related to coronavirus.

Son Andy said: 'Dad is still in hospital.