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England legend’s son carried off on stretcher in FA Cup clash as classy opponents Coventry send best wishes


DANNY MILLS’ son has been carried off on a stretcher during Coventry’s FA Cup clash against Oxford United.

Stan Mills was taken off in the closing stages of the match with Oxford 6-2 down.

Stan Mills was unable to continue after picking up an injuryCredit: Rex
His dad is former England ace Danny MillsCredit: Getty Images – Getty

Mills, 20, is on loan at the League One outfit from Premier League side Everton.

He went down in the third-round tie unchallenged after taking a shot at goal.

The loanee immediately called for treatment from the medical team and was stretchered off the pitch.

There was plenty of concern for the youngster as get-well-soon wishes flooded in online.

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One message even came from Coventry, who posted: “Hoping for a swift recovery, Stan. Get well soon.”

One fan commented: “Wishing you a speedy recovery, Millsy!”

A second wrote: “Wishing Stan well.”

A third said: “Looked a serious one that, wishing the lad a speedy recovery!”

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He was stretchered off the pitchCredit: Rex

Another added: “I hope it’s not as bad as it looks. Good luck to him.”

Mills has featured 24 times for the club this season, scoring one goal.

His dad, Danny, featured 19 times for England.

He also had successful spells at Leeds United and Manchester City.

He won the League Cup with Middlesbrough in 2004 and now works as a pundit.


Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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