Bobby Robson has been given the all-clear following surgery which detected and removed a suspected cancerous growth on his lung.
Robson, who has already twice successfully battled cancer, is reported to be "fighting fit" as he continues his latest recovery.
Former England manager Robson, 73, is a consultant for Republic of Ireland manager Steve Staunton and a Football Association of Ireland spokesman confirmed he is on the mend after the problem was discovered during routine and unconnected surgery.