Leicester City Chairman Milan Mandaric has this evening issued a statement regarding the health of Clive Clarke.

The defender collapsed in the dressing room at half time during Leicester's Carling Cup clash against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.

Mandaric said: "While everybody at the club was hit by the sadness caused by such a tragic incident, we have now been lifted by the remarkable progress Clive has made over the last 24 hours.

"My thoughts and those at everyone connected with this football club are with Clive and his family at this time. We hope he makes a speedy recovery.

"I would like to extend a special thanks to all those who participated in ensuring his well being."

The club would also like to place on record their thanks for the numerous messages of support that they have received for the player from football clubs and fans up and down the country.