LONDON: Jimmy Greaves, the former England and Tottenham striker, has been to hospital intensive care after suffering a severe stroke.

A statement from Greaves’s family said the 75-year-old, who had a minor stroke in 2012, had been taken ill on Sunday.

Greaves scored 44 goals in 57 England games and a club record 220 league goals for Tottenham having started his career at Chelsea.

“His wife Irene and four children have asked for privacy during what is a worrying time,” added the statement.

“Jimmy had a minor stroke in 2012, but appeared to have made a full recovery.

“He was due to be inducted into the Tottenham Hotspur Hall of Fame on 13 May at a sell-out ceremony at White Hart Lane.”

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