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Gary Mabbutt: Former Tottenham captain returns home after heart surgery

Former Tottenham captain Gary Mabbutt has returned home from hospital after undergoing heart surgery.

The 55-year-old was admitted to Kings College Hospital in London last Monday after experiencing chest pains and breathing problems.

The north London club said in a statement: "Gary Mabbutt has been released from hospital and will now continue his recovery at home."

The ex-defender played over 600 times for Spurs, winning the 1991 FA Cup.

The Tottenham statement added: "Gary would like to thank the staff at Kings College Hospital, the Kings College Cardiac team & also Spurs fans for their get well messages.