Pat Jennings released from hospital after collapsing at Tottenham Hotspur game

The 78-year-old former Spurs and Arsenal goalkeeper was taken to a north London hospital for some precautionary tests but was given the all clear and discharged after midnight, the Daily Mail reported.

It is understood that Jennings – who is due in Newry on Wednesday to unveil a statue of himself – became ill as he prepared to watch Spurs’ Premier League clash with Chelsea.

He played at both the Spain 82 and Mexico 86 World Cups, and had a spell with Watford before his final game for Northern Ireland against Brazil in Mexico in 1986, having won a then record 119 caps.

Shortly before 11am on Tuesday, the Tottenham Hotspur correspondent for the football.london website, Alasdair Gold, posted an update on social media.

Mr Gold said: “Good news on Pat Jennings following his collapse last night at the stadium. The Spurs legend was taken to hospital for some precautionary tests, all of which came back clear and he was discharged just after midnight.”