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Manchester United legend Andrew Cole 'feeling stronger' as he recovers following a kidney transplant

Former England striker Andrew Cole is 'feeling stronger' as he continues his recovery from a kidney transplant.

The 45-year-old, who played for Manchester United, Newcastle and Blackburn during his career, underwent the operation at Manchester Royal Infirmary last month.

Cole needed the transplant as part of his treatment for a condition called focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, but on Friday said his recovery is going well.

Andrew Cole suffered kidney failure in June 2014 after contracting an airborne virus
Andrew Cole suffered kidney failure in June 2014 after contracting an airborne virus

In a message posted on Twitter, Cole said: 'It's now been over 4 wks post op.