Soccer-Jimmy Greaves in hospital after suffering stroke

LONDON, May 4 (Reuters) – Former England, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea striker Jimmy Greaves is in intensive care in hospital after suffering a stroke, according to the BBC.

The 75-year-old, who scored a club record 266 goals in 379 appearances for Tottenham in the 1960s, was taken ill on Sunday.

“His wife Irene and four children have asked for privacy during what is a worrying time for the family,” a statement on the BBC’s website said on Monday.

Greaves, who established himself as a prolific goal-scorer at Chelsea, scored 44 goals in 57 appearances for England. (Reporting by Martyn Herman; Editing by John O’Brien)

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