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Cup hero Nobby Stiles has stroke | Cup hero Nobby Stiles has stroke |
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Nobby Stiles received an MBE in 2000 | Nobby Stiles received an MBE in 2000 |
England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles is recovering at home after suffering a stroke. | England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles is recovering at home after suffering a stroke. |
The former Manchester United midfielder spent two days in hospital last week after the "very minor" stroke, said his agent Terry Baker. | The former Manchester United midfielder spent two days in hospital last week after the "very minor" stroke, said his agent Terry Baker. |
Stiles, 68, suffered disorientation which was diagnosed as a Transient Ischaemic Attack and is expected to undergo surgery in a few weeks. | |
But he will be watching England's World Cup clash with Algeria, Mr Baker added. | But he will be watching England's World Cup clash with Algeria, Mr Baker added. |
Doctors described the incident as a "very minor stroke and nowhere near as serious as some strokes can be," Mr Baker said. | Doctors described the incident as a "very minor stroke and nowhere near as serious as some strokes can be," Mr Baker said. |
'Good spirits' | 'Good spirits' |
"When I spoke to him this morning he told me he had suffered a moment of disorientation. | "When I spoke to him this morning he told me he had suffered a moment of disorientation. |
"He joked that both of us have been having moments of disorientation for the last 30 years." | "He joked that both of us have been having moments of disorientation for the last 30 years." |
Stiles won two league titles with Manchester United | Stiles won two league titles with Manchester United |
Mr Baker said Stiles, from Stretford, had seen a cardiovascular consultant and was expected to undergo surgery in the next few weeks. | Mr Baker said Stiles, from Stretford, had seen a cardiovascular consultant and was expected to undergo surgery in the next few weeks. |
"In the meantime, he's at home and in good spirits," he added. | "In the meantime, he's at home and in good spirits," he added. |
"But he's had to cancel a number of engagements for the time being." | "But he's had to cancel a number of engagements for the time being." |
As well as winning the World Cup with England in 1966, the midfielder won two league titles and a European Cup during an 11-year career with Manchester United. | As well as winning the World Cup with England in 1966, the midfielder won two league titles and a European Cup during an 11-year career with Manchester United. |
He was awarded the MBE in 2000 for his part in England's 4-2 victory over West Germany on 30 July in 1966. | He was awarded the MBE in 2000 for his part in England's 4-2 victory over West Germany on 30 July in 1966. |
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