Clarke taken to hospital after collapsing in the dugout

LEEDS teenager Jack Clarke was taken to hospital during yesterday’s game after collapsing in the dugout.

He was substituted at half-time, a decision not related to his subsequent illness.

The winger (right) then appeared to collapse and was given oxygen by medics before being stretchered to an ambulance. Clarke, 18, was fully conscious when he arrived at James Cook University Hospital where a series of assessments were undertaken and he was kept in overnight for further tests.

Manager Marcelo Bielsa played down the incident which led to a seven-minute stoppage.

“What we know is that he didn’t feel well,” Bielsa said. “After feeling bad, he recovered and when he was taken to the dressing room he IAN MURTAGH

MIDDLESBROUGH: LEEDS: STAR MAN: REF: PHIL-GOOD FACTOR: Kalvin Phillips wheels away to celebrate after his dramatic late equaliser was better, as if he had overcome the problem. He was taken to the hospital to see if everything was alright.”Middlesbrough bossTony Pulis sent his best wishes.He said: “Fingers crossed he is okay, he is a very talented young player.”Leeds issued a statement last night. It said: “The player is responsive and attending hospital with the club’s head of medicine. “On behalf of everyone at Leeds, we would like to thank the medical staff from both clubs for their response to the incident.”