England legend Jimmy Greaves is back at home and recovering well after a week in hospital.
The strike ace, who scored 44 goals in 57 games for the Three Lions, was released last night, a week after being admitted.
Greavsie’s son Andy said: “Mum was delighted to welcome Dad home last night and we can’t thank the doctors and nurses, and all the NHS staff who cared for him, enough.
“He hasn’t been a well man for some time but the way he keeps fighting everything that comes at him continues to make us proud.
“As well as all those who have cared for Dad in the past week, and in the past five years, we would like to thank the public for their support.
“Dad has been touched by all the messages we have been able to pass on — it means a lot to him and to us as a family.”
Greavsie, fourth on England's all-time goalscoring list but with easily the best goals-to-games ratio, is the leading scorer in top-flight English football with an incredible 357 goals.
He suffered a massive stroke in May 2015 that left him unable to walk and severely impaired his speech.
Agent Terry Baker said: “We are delighted to let you all know that Jimmy is now back at home recuperating with his wife Irene.
“He has been very ill and we are hoping he will be fine going forward.
“I've spoken with his sons and they have asked for the press to respect his and the family’s privacy at this emotional time, and we sincerely hope there will be further good news in the weeks to come.
“If and when there is any more news we will let you all know.
“Thanks to the thousands of you that have sent goodwill messages.
“We love that so many of you still hold Jimmy so dear to your hearts and it's lovely to know that there is still so much love for him in the world.”
