NI striker Peter Thompson had been sidelined with a chest infection

Northern Ireland striker Peter Thompson is in hospital after suffering a collapsed lung.

The Stockport frontman, who joined from Irish League side Linfield in July 2008, had been out of action recently because of a chest infection.

He was back doing light training on Thursday when he experienced breathing difficulties and was taken to hospital where the problem was diagnosed.

Doctors have decided the 24-year-old does not need surgery.

The Hatters expect Thompson to be out for five to six weeks.

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