• 1966 World Cup winner hospitalised last week • Former Manchester United star requires ‘a small operation’ Nobby Stiles MBE, a member of England’s victorious 1966 World Cup team, reassured fans about his health today after suffering a “very minor” stroke. The former footballer spent two days in hospital last week but has been recovering at home since the weekend, his agent Terry Baker said. Stiles, 68, who also won two league titles and a European Cup during an 11-year career with Manchester United, was hospitalised after a period of “disorientation” which has been diagnosed as a transient ischemic attack (TIA). Baker said: “The doctors have described it as a very minor stroke and nowhere near as serious as some strokes can be. When I spoke to him this morning he told me he had suffered a moment of disorientation. He joked that both of us have been having moments of disorientation for the last 30 years.” Baker said Stiles has seen a cardiovascular consultant and is expected to undergo surgery in the next few weeks. “There is going to be a small operation to put it right,” the agent added. “In the meantime, he’s at home and in good spirits. But he’s had to cancel a number of engagements for the time being.” Baker said Stiles would “definitely” be following England’s World Cup game against Algeria on the television tonight. England Manchester United guardian.co.uk
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World Cup winner Nobby Stiles recuperating after ‘very minor’ stroke
