Francis, who has chronic lung disease, was admitted to hospital on February 14 after a week-long bout of bronchitis worsened.

Coventry held on for their seventh win in eight league games to move just a point away from the play-off places.

Fabian Hurzeler has explained how Albion swept aside Southampton – and his one regret from the big win. The head coach saw his did beat rock bottom Saints 4-0 at St Mary’s. Joao Pedro, Georginio ...