Ex-England star Kieron Dyer, 42, in hospital ‘undertaking tests’ after collapsing on Celebrity SAS
KIERON DYER has been taken to hospital to ‘undertake tests’.
The former England international was recently injured in an appearance on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins.
It is not known if the two incidents are linked but the 42-year-old suffered a punctured lung on the tough TV show.
The current Ipswich U23 boss said he felt like he was ‘drowning’ when he cracked a rib while wrestling on the programme.
The injury forced him to pull out of the Channel 4 show, which puts celebrities through special forces-style training.
The ex-Newcastle and West Ham star also broke down in tears on camera as he recalled being abused as a child.
He called his abuser ‘a monster’ as he opened up about the trauma to hosts Ant Middleton and Mark ‘Billy’ Billingham.
Dyer was recently at St James’ Park as a Sky Sports pundit when a fan suffered a heart attack in the stands.
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The former midfielder was quick to flag the benefits of getting speedy medical attention alongside David Ginola – who himself recovered from a similar attack.
Dyer said at the time: “When you do your coaching badges, it’s compulsory that you do your first-aid.
“Just having that bit of knowledge can help save people’s lives.”
A short statement on the Ipswich website read: “The Club can confirm that Town U23 manager Kieron Dyer is currently undertaking tests in hospital.
“Everyone at Ipswich Town Football Club sends their best wishes to Kieron at this time.
“We ask everyone to respect Kieron’s privacy, and we will be making no further comment on the matter.”
Dyer came through the ranks at Ipswich before a move to Newcastle where he spent the best years of his career from 1999-2007.
He then joined West Ham, before a loan stint at Ipswich, a move to QPR before ending his playing career at Middlesbrough in 2013.
Having collected 33 England caps, Dyer has been making moves into management, doing his coaching badges and coaching the Ipswich U23 side.