One of the UKs most celebrated soccer players turned longtime pundit is seriously ill in hospital, his old club has announced.

Liverpool Football Clubreleased a statement Sunday, saying: The club is currently in contact with Alans family to provide our support at this difficult time, and our thoughts, wishes and hopes are with Alan and all of the Hansen family.

Hansen, aged 68, was a key player in the Liverpool line-up of the 1970s and 1980s, winning eight First Division titles, three European Cups and two FA Cups.

Alan Hansen

Alan HansenBBC

He served as the teams captain for four years, and turned out for them 620 times in all, placing him in the top 10 of all Liverpool players.

He also earned 26 caps for his national side and played for Scotland in the fondly remembered Scottish team for the 1982 World Cup.

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