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Richard Parry

Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish released from hospital and hails NHS staff as they battle coronavirus

Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish has praised the efforts of NHS staff across the UK after being released from hospital following a positive coronavirus diagnosis.

The 69-year-old was admitted to hospital on Wednesday for treatment on gallstones .

Despite not showing any symptoms, Dalglish underwent a routine coronavirus test which returned a positive diagnosis for Covid-19.

The former Celtic, Liverpool and Scotland forward is now recovering in self-isolation at home.

Writing in The Sunday Post, Sir Kenny hailed the hospital workers who treated him as "absolutely brilliant".

Photo: Liverpool FC via Getty Images

"People may think my name got me the best of care but every patient in the NHS gets the best of care," he wrote.

"As a nation, we are lucky to have them and I wish them all well as they work tirelessly to help the country through this pandemic."

Sir Kenny is widely regarded as one of the most iconic figures in Liverpool's history, having managed the club to six league championships.

Additional reporting by the Press Association

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