Ex-Ipswich Town player Simon Milton taken to hospital

Milton played for Ipswich as a midfielder from 1987 to 1998 - helping them to promotion back to the top flight in 1991-92 under manager John Lyall - the year before it became the Premier League.

He said he had been spending time at home resting with his family and deeply appreciated fans for "all of your kind words".

"Please understand I'm unable to respond to everyone as there are hundreds of messages coming in," he said.

Earlier a club statement, external said: "Simon is now stable and communicating. He is in good spirits and will head home to rest.

"At this time we ask everyone to respect the privacy of Simon and his family.

"He would like to thank the first responders at Portman Road and those that have passed on their best wishes."