Former Arsenal captain Tony Adams has 'life-saving' heart surgery

Tony Adams has undergone minor heart surgery in Azerbaijan – an operation the former England and Arsenal defender has said saved his life.

After racking up 669 appearances and 10 major trophies with the Gunners, the 49-year-old moved into management with Wycombe, Portsmouth and then Gabala.

Adams is now the Azerbaijani club’s director of football and recently went under the knife after feeling unwell.