SOUNESS 'SILENT KILLER' WARNING

Ibrox hero shares his struggles in bid to raise public awareness

- JACKIE GRANT

RANGERS and Scotland great Graeme Souness is backing a campaign urging people to avoid a "silent killer".

The former Gers boss is behind a new UK-wide NHS drive to find the missing millions who have undiagnosed high blood pressure.

Souness, 70, said: "It's so important to get your blood pressure checked - in my experience, high blood pressure doesn't only affect the usual suspects, it can, and does, affect anyone, so you could be at risk without knowing it.

"I've had high blood pressure for years but have been able to manage it with a routine of healthy eating, regular fitness and regular blood pressure checks."