Hoddle\'s family grateful for well wishes after legend\'s heart attack

Hoddle's family grateful for well wishes after legend's heart attack

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Glenn Hoddle's family have revealed their for the outpouring of support for the legend since he suffered a on Saturday.

He was airlifted to hospital and reportedly underwent to insert three stents. After being described as being in a "serious condition" on Sunday, Hoddle was said to be awake, sitting up in bed and speaking to his family on Monday.

The former England was reported to have been moved out of intensive care as he continued his recovery.

"Glenn and his family are overwhelmed by the best wishes sent from Hotspur staff, players, ex-players and most importantly all our tremendous supporters since he was taken ill on Saturday," the statement from the Hoddle family read on Tottenham's official account.

"It has been a huge comfort to have your support and memories to lift us all at such a difficult time, so thank you."

Widely considered as one of the best English players of his generation, Hoddle won two FA Cups and Cup in 1984 during a 12-season career with He later moved to Monaco, winning the French title in 1987-88.

Hoddle, who made 53 appearances for England, had two player-spells with Swindon and Chelsea before being handed the role as England boss.

After a last 16 exit to in the 1998 World Cup, he lost his job the following year after controversial remarks he made suggesting disabled people were paying the price for sins in past lives in an interview with

Hoddle went onto manage Southampton, Tottenham and Wolves for short spells before opening a academy and moving into punditry.

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First Published: Tue, October 30 2018. 09:45 IST