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Tottenham legend Gary Mabbutt out of hospital following heart surgery

Former Tottenham captain Gary Mabbutt has been released from hospital after undergoing heart surgery, the club have announced.

Mabbutt was admitted to hospital last Monday morning after experiencing chest pains and breathlessness, but a week later the 55-year-old has returned home to continue his recovery.

"Gary Mabbutt has been released from hospital following his heart surgery and will now continue his recovery at home," read a message posted on Tottenham's official Twitter account.

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