Former England striker and supervisor Kevin Keegan has been identified with most cancers.

The 74-year-old had an illustrious taking part in profession which included spells at Liverpool, Hamburg, Southampton and Newcastle United, whereas he twice gained the European Footballer of the Yr award.

Keegan moved into administration after ending his taking part in profession and had stints answerable for Newcastle United, Fulham, England and Manchester Metropolis.

“Kevin was lately admitted to hospital for additional analysis of ongoing stomach signs,” his household mentioned in a press release.

“These investigations have revealed a prognosis of most cancers, for which Kevin will bear remedy.

“Kevin is grateful to the medical crew for his or her intervention and ongoing care.

“Throughout this tough time, the household are requesting privateness, and shall be making no additional remark.”

Newcastle put a message out to “King Kev” on social media, saying, “we’re with you each step of the best way. Hoping for a full and speedy restoration”.

Liverpool mentioned “the ideas and assist of everybody” on the membership have been with Keegan.

“All of us at LFC and official former gamers affiliation Endlessly Reds ship our greatest needs to Kevin, his household and buddies,” added the Anfield facet.

“Sending our power and like to Kevin and his household presently,” mentioned Manchester Metropolis.

The Soccer Affiliation, Premier League and a number of different golf equipment additionally despatched Keegan messages of assist.