Former England defender Stuart Pearce is in hospital in Canada after falling ill during a flight from Las Vegas to London.

Former England defender Stuart Pearce is in hospital in Canada after falling ill during a flight from Las Vegas to London.

Stuart Pearce is in "great spirits" after the former England defender suffered a medical emergency on a flight, says Talksport commentator Sam Matterface. The Sun reported Pearce was travelling on a Virgin Atlantic flight from Las Vegas to London last Sunday when he fell ill.

Pearce recovering in hospital after falling ill when travelling on flight from Las Vegas to London last Sunday

Former England defender Stuart Pearce has issued a health update after falling ill on a flight back to London Heathrow on Sunday, March 2

Stuart Pearce suffered a medical emergency on a flight from Las Vegas to London. The former Newcastle United defender falling ill and the plane diverted. Stuart Pearce rushed to hospital in St John’s,

Pearce is in ‘great spirits’ after the transatlantic flight from Las Vegas was forced to make an emergency landing in Canada