“First and foremost, I just want to stress my sincere appreciation to the club’s medical staff and the NHS staff who have cared for me after I was taken into hospital last week,” Wyke added. “In particular, I would like to mention Dr Rob Cooper from the Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital for everything he has done for me over the last week or so.

“The support from my team-mates over the last few days has been incredible – the gesture to celebrate with my shirt at Plymouth just goes to show what a top group of lads we have here at Wigan.

“I’ve heard the fans singing my name when I’ve been watching the games from hospital too, which has been amazing to hear. I’m really thankful for that support.

“I have received thousands of messages from supporters of all of the clubs I have played for, the wider football community and beyond, and the well-wishes have meant the world to me and my family. It was a real boost for me to see the photo of my former team-mates at Sunderland wishing me well – a class touch from a great set of lads.

“I’m looking forward to going home to my son, partner and friends and family for the next few days.”

Mal Brannigan, the Wigan chief executive, said: “I’d echo Charlie’s sentiments that we are incredibly grateful to the quick thinking and reaction of Leam and the doc, as well as the staff and players at the training ground last Monday.

“Clearly it was a traumatic experience for those that witnessed Charlie’s collapse and everyone has rallied together to support one another in the days that have followed.

“As I said last week, the absolute priority for everyone associated with Wigan Athletic is Charlie’s health and wellbeing and we’ll continue to provide support to Charlie and his family.

“We’re looking forward to Charlie’s return to Christopher Park next week. As Leam mentioned at the weekend, Charlie isn’t just an excellent footballer but a really good person that is so popular amongst his team-mates and the staff here.

“The chairman [Talal Al-Hammad] and I have been able to speak to Charlie on the phone, he’s been watching every minute of our games from hospital and I know he is eager to watch the lads at the DW next week.

“On behalf of everyone at Wigan Athletic, I would like to express our gratitude to the football family for the well wishes we have received on Charlie’s behalf.”

Sheffield United midfielder Fleck is expected to resume training next week following his worrying collapse on the pitch at Reading.

The 30-year-old was taken to hospital after suffering a seizure during the second half of his side’s win at the Madejski Stadium on November 23, and sat out Sunday’s 2-0 home victory over Bristol City – a match he was actually suspended for after receiving his fifth yellow card of the season against the Royals.

Manager Paul Heckingbottom said: “He’s been in again today. He’s got the all clear from the specialists so we’re going to introduce him into training next week.

“He’s been doing some running with (sports scientist) Lee McMahon and hopefully we’ll have him back next week.”