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.

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

The former Nottingham Forest and Manchester City captain, 62, was on his way back to the UK after watching Warrington Wolves in a rugby league match in Las Vegas

And Nottingham Forest fans wanted to make their voices heard in support during their Premier League clash with Pep Guardiola's side at the City Ground. During the third minute, thousands of Forest fans gave a rousing standing ovation in support in a nod to the number 3 shirt he wore during his playing days with Forest.

Former Nottingham Forest player Stuart Pearce was taken ill during a flight from Las Vegas to London last weekend