PETER Shilton last night said he was “praying” for his former England team-mate Kenny Sansom who is fighting for his life following an alleged assault.
Sansom, 61, is in a serious condition in hospital with his family at his bedside.
Peter Shilton says he is praying for his former England team-mate Kenny SansomCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Kenny Sansom, 61, is in hospital fighting for his life following an alleged assaultCredit: Rex Features
Shilton, 70, who is England’s most capped player and lined up for more than a decade alongside Sansom, said: “I am praying for Kenny. He was the best left back I ever played with for England. And, off the pitch, he was always so likeable with a great sense of humour.
“I hope he gets through this and makes a speedy recovery.”
The comments come as police prepare to speak to the ex-Arsenal, Crystal Palace and QPR defender about what happened.
Detectives have launched an investigation into an alleged incident last month at a property in Exeter, the city where Sansom moved to last year.
I am praying for Kenny. He was the best left back I ever played with for England. And, off the pitch, he was always so likeable with a great sense of humour.
Peter Shilton
The former Sky Sports pundit – who has battled alcoholism since retirement – is believed to have been attacked and left with serious head injuries.
Reports yesterday claimed his family had placed a picture of the retired star in his England kit by his bed to aid his recovery and help him remember who he was.
Although police are thought to have spoken to witnesses, sources say the key will be speaking to Sansom, which they hope to do this week.
A source said: “Only Kenny knows exactly what happened. His family are in pieces and just want him to pull through and then for whoever to have done this to be brought to justice.”
The police are believed to have spoken to one person in connection with the alleged incident and at least two witnesses.
He has been at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital ever since.
England and Arsenal legend Kenny Sansom is fighting for life in hospital after ‘being beaten up in drunken row’
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
