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Robson has cancer surgery

The 54-year-old, now Thailand's national team coach, had an operation to remove a tumour in Bangkok on March 3, United said in a statement on Wednesday.

"The oncologist is confident that the condition is treatable," the club added.

"At this moment, Bryan is fine to continue with his role as Thailand coach and his role as Ambassador of Manchester United."

"He's out of hospital, he's doing very well and he's keen to get straight back to work," one of his personal assistants told Reuters while accompanying Robson to an AFC Cup game between Chonburi and Hong Kong's South China, 80 km east of Bangkok.

Nicknamed 'Captain Marvel, the combative midfielder helped the Old Trafford side win two Premier League titles, three FA Cups and the European Cup Winners' Cup.