Kevin Campbell’s family have appointed a team of lawyers specialising in cases of clinical negligence to examine the alleged hospital failings before the death of the former Arsenal, Nottingham Forest and Everton striker.

The family of ex-footballer Kevin Campbell have questioned why his heart infection was not identified months before his death, a coroner has heard.The former Arsenal and Everton striker, 54, died at Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI) on June 15 last year.

The family of Everton legend Kevin Campbell have raised questions about why his heart infection wasn't detected months before his death, an inquest opening was told. The 54-year-old died at Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI) on June 15 last year.