World Cup winner Norman Hunter in hospital with coronavirus

World Cup winner Norman Hunter in hospital with coronavirus
# 10 April 2020 16:28 (UTC +04:00)

The former England and Leeds defender Norman Hunter is in hospital with coronavirus. The 76-year-old, who made 28 appearances for England and was part of the 1966 World Cup-winning squad, is having treatment, APA reports citing the Guardian.

A statement from Leeds read: “We can confirm that Leeds United and England legend Norman Hunter is being treated in hospital after testing positive for Covid-19.

“We would like to take this opportunity to remind the public and the media to respect the wishes of Norman and his family and to give them the space they need during this difficult time. Keep battling Norman, we are all with you.”

Hunter did not play in England’s triumphant World Cup campaign as he could not break the partnership of Jack Charlton and Bobby Moore.

He made 540 appearances for Leeds and won two First Division titles, the FA Cup, League Cup and two Inter-Cities Fairs Cups. He also played for Bristol City and Barnsley, managing the Tykes after he retired as well as Rotherham.

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