Best 'comfortable' after operation and due to leave intensive care

SOCCER legend George Best is likely to be released from intensive care today following his liver transplant.

The former Manchester United and Northern Ireland star was said to be "comfortable" in intensive care at the Cromwell Hospital, west London.

An official statement from consultant surgeon Nigel Heaton and consultant physician Professor Roger Williams said: "Mr George Best's condition has improved steadily overnight and he is in a very satisfactory state at present."