Nuno Espirito Santo says Stuart Pearce is part of the Nottingham Forest “family” and sent his best wishes for a swift recovery after the former defender reportedly suffered a medical emergency on a transatlantic flight.

Former England and Nottingham Forest defender Stuart Pearce says he feels "brilliant in myself" as he recovers from his recent health scare. The 62-year-old spent five days in a Canadian hospital after experiencing chest pains on board a flight from the United States earlier this month.

Former England and Nottingham Forest defender Stuart Pearce says he feels “brilliant in myself” as he recovers from his recent health scare. Pearce spent five days in a Canadian hospital after experiencing chest pains on board a flight from the United States earlier this month.

Former Nottingham Forest player Stuart Pearce was taken ill during a flight from Las Vegas to London last weekend

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Stuart Pearce was rushed to hospital after falling ill on a flight home from the United States, but the former England international has now given an update on his condition

Former England international and Nottingham Forest defender Stuart Pearce says he feels "absolutely brilliant" after recovering from a heart problem on a plane flight.

England football legend and Warrington Wolves fan Stuart Pearce says he feels “brilliant in myself” as he recovers from his recent health scare.