'I was sleeping 15 hours a day' Andy Cole opens up on his terrifying illness

Manchester United legend Andy Cole has opened up on his life threatening illness on tonight's Late Late Show.

Cole's nephew donated his kidney after telling his uncle he 'couldn't see him in that state anymore'.On tonight's Late Late Show the former England international opened up on his struggles since: He continued: "Getting used to the medication was really tough, there's good days and bad days. There are days when I can't get out of bed. In 2017 my nephew donated his kidney. My own kidney capacity was down to seven percent. I was sleeping 14 or 15 hours per day. Getting up was a chore, walking was a chore. I was up to 17 and 18 stone with all the water my body was retaining.

"I've always had a fantastic relationship with him. He was an unbelievable captain, but away from the football pitch he's always had time for me.

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