Andy Cole has spoken publicly about the kidney failure that has afflicted his post-football life.
Manchester United great Andy Cole has opened up about the kidney failure that was prompted by an airborne virus over seven months ago.
The former England international has since been diagnosed with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, which causes scarring of the kidney.
Cole was a crucial cog in the United machine that dominated English football in the mid-to-late 90s and through to the post-millennium era.
He scored 121 goals in 275 appearances for the club, helping United to win five league Premier League titles and a Champions League in his under Alex Ferguson.