Dr Andrew Deaner has revealed Bolton Wanderers midfielder Fabrice Muamba is already joking as he recovers from Saturday's collapse.

Dr Deaner went to visit the player after he had woken up and recalled that Muamba was able to make a joke even that early in his recovery process.

"I whispered into his ear 'What's your name?'," he said.

The footballer gave his name.

Dr Deaner went on: "I said 'I understand you're a very good footballer'. And he said 'I try'."