Stuart Pearce is in "great spirits" after the former England defender suffered a medical emergency on a flight, says Talksport commentator Sam Matterface.
The Sun reported, external Pearce was travelling on a Virgin Atlantic flight from Las Vegas to London last Sunday when he fell ill.
The newspaper says he is recovering in hospital in St John's, Canada, where the plane was diverted to after he had received treatment on board from staff and medically-trained passengers.
Talksport, for whom the 62-year-old works regularly as a pundit and co-commentator, provided an update on his condition, external during coverage of Nottingham Forest's Premier League home game against Manchester City on Saturday.