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Former Chelsea, Man Utd midfielder Ray Wilkins confirms heart surgery

Former Chelsea and Manchester United midfielder Ray Wilkins has had successful heart surgery.

Wilkins has revealed he has just had the all-clear after undergoing double heart bypass surgery.

He said: "Everything is fine now. I'm getting stronger by the day. It's really no problem at all.

"I'm up and about and walking, feeling a lot healthier.

"Full recovery is expected to be between six to nine months."

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