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Former Tottenham captain Mabbutt recovering after heart surgery

The Premier League clubs have confirmed that their former skipper has had successful operation after being admitted to hospital on Monday

Former Tottenham captain Gary Mabbutt is recovering in hospital after successful heart surgery, the club have confirmed.

The 55-year-old was admitted for treatment on Monday after complaining of chest pains and difficulty breathing.

Spurs tweeted on Tuesday: "After undergoing successful heart surgery yesterday, we can confirm Gary Mabbutt is now in a stable condition and recovering in hospital."

The former England international spent 16 years at White Hart Lane, winning the UEFA Cup in 1984 and captaining the side to an FA Cup triumph in 1991.