Everton send support to Kevin Campbell after former striker taken ill

Everton have sent their support to former striker Kevin Campbell after it emerged the 54-year-old is seriously ill in hospital.

It is understood Campbell, who became a fan favourite playing for the club between 1999 and 2005 having also won a league title with Arsenal, became unwell last week.

"We have been made aware our former striker Kevin Campbell is currently very unwell," Everton said in a statement posted on X.

"Not just a great footballer but an incredible person, Kevin is, and always has been, a fighter and we wish him and his family well at this challenging time. Sending all our love."

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