Leeds’ Jack Clarke taken to hospital after collapsing in dugout during game

• Winger taken from Middlesbrough stadium to undergo tests
• Clarke conscious and responsive after lengthy treatment

Jack Clarke was undergoing tests in a Teesside hospital after the young Leeds winger collapsed as he watched the second half of his side’s 1-1 draw at Middlesbrough from the bench .

The 18-year-old had played the entire first half but was withdrawn at the interval and in the 82nd minute fell to the ground after complaining of feeling unwell. Clarke was immediately surrounded by paramedics as well as medical staff from both clubs. He was swiftly given oxygen before, after a lengthy and concerning spell of treatment, being taken on a stretcher to the dressing room.

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