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Manchester United legend Andy Cole reveals his battle with kidney disease

Cole (right) holds aloft the Champions League with Dwight Yorke during United's 1998-99 treble-winning term

Former England footballer Andy Cole has spoken of his battle with a serious disease which left his kidneys functioning at just 20 per cent.

Cole revealed his illness after being subjected to taunts of ‘Who ate all the pies?’ after a serious kidney disease caused him to put on weight.

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