Liverpool legend Ian Rush reveals how close he came to dying in terrifying super flu ordeal

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I got up around 2am because I was struggling to breathe and went downstairs to make myself a cup of tea.“Because I hadn’t been feeling too great anyway I had booked an appointment to see my doctor at 9am. I honestly thought this was it, I was a goner.

She was fantastic.“When the ambulance people came I was on the floor completely white and looking as if I needed to be resuscitated. Rush revealed: “I was told the best way to aid my physical recovery was to enjoy some sunshine so here I am in Dubai.“I was due to come out to Dubai anyway for a world sports summit involving various sports people like Cristiano Ronaldo and Novak Djokovic.

I do special breathing exercises three times a day.“I’m chilling out so when I return home next month I will feel back to normal. I’ve had some great messages which have really helped me.“Luckily just before all this I had my flu jab.