Stuart Pearce health update after England legend fell ill on LA flight forcing it to make emergency landing

LEGENDARY former footballer Stuart Pearce is in good spirits while he recovers from a recent health scare.

The England icon and former gaffer fell ill during a flight from Las Vegas to London Heathrow on Monday.

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Stuart Pearce is reportedly in good spirits after he suffered a medical emergency on a plane at 30,000ft[/caption]

TalkSport’s chief football commentator Sam Matterface provided an update on Saturday.

“I spoke to him yesterday, he was in great spirits,” Matterface said.

“He isn’t 100 per cent – that is definitely the case.

“But he’s in the right place in the hospital. They’re dealing with it.

“He’s a little bit disappointed about not being here today. He actually said to me, ‘I’ve got so much I’ve had to cancel. Great games and Mumford and Sons are playing next Wednesday night and I can’t go!’

Stuart’s flight had to be diverted to St John’s in Canada where he was rushed after falling ill.

Crew hooked up the Three Lions hero and talkSPORT pundit, 62, to a monitor as shocked passengers looked on.

The 62-year-old had jetted into Vegas to watch Warrington Wolves play Wigan Warriors.

A source previously said: “Stuart’s pains appeared to be getting worse as the flight continued.

“He was constantly shifting position in his seat to try and find some comfort.

“It was very clear the situation was serious.

“The crew and other passengers trained in first aid were marvellous.

“He received the best available care in the circumstances and was so grateful to everyone involved, and for the plane diverting to Canada.”

The remaining 225 passengers were later flown to Heathrow, arriving at 6.15pm on Monday — six hours later than scheduled.