Liverpool great Rush in intensive care

Rush, 64, was admitted to the Countess of Chester hospital last week with breathing difficulties.

It's since been announced Rush has been suffering with flu.

A Liverpool spokesperson thanked staff at the hospital for "providing the best care possible" and said "everyone at Liverpool wishes him a speedy recovery".

Rush, who also played for Leeds, Newcastle and Wrexham over a 22-year career, won five First Division titles and two European Cups with Liverpool.