England legend Francis treated for ‘heart attack’
A spokeswoman for the Birmingham Heartlands Hospital in Bordesley Green said that they had admitted the 57-year-old yesterday.
Mr Francis’ former club said they had been told that he had suffered a suspected heart attack, but that a stent had been fitted and he was recovering well.
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Hide AdThe former footballer starred for Blues between 1970 and 1979 before becoming England’s first £1 million player when he joined Nottingham Forest. He also managed Birmingham between 1996 and 2001.
A statement on the club’s website said: “The former Blues striker and manager is much loved by everybody associated with the club and we’d like to wish Trevor a speedy recovery.”