RANGERS striker Kemar Roofe has sent a heartfelt message of thanks to NHS staff at one Glasgow hospital after his newborn son was treated for a chest infection. 

The Gers star posted an update about newborn Cassius's current health situation on Instagram, telling followers that his young son had been suffering from bronchiolitis and a chest infection. 

Cassius had been admitted to The Royal Hospital for Children, located beside the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Govan, to be treated.

Kemar withdrew from the game between Rangers and Dundee United last weekend, with the club telling supporters on social media that his young child had been admitted to hospital.

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Kemar sent his thanks to the staff on Ward 2C who helped to get Cassius back to full health after a five-night stay in the Govan Hospital. 

He said: "Thank you for all the messages wishing my striker a speedy recovery from bronchiolitis and a chest infection.

"Five tough nights at Royal Hospital for Children but the nurses and doctors on ward 2c were amazing."