Dundee FC have given their support to a brave Angus toddler who is battling serious illness in hospital.
Blake McMillan was taken to the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh under police escort on Friday evening.
The three-year-old was born with MECP2 Duplication Syndrome, which severely affects his motor skills.
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The Dens Park side have tweeted a picture of midfielder Gary Harkins holding a #FIGHTBLAKEFIGHT sign with the message: “We look forward to seeing Blake and his family back in Dundee soon.”
The Carnoustie boy has been showing signs of improvement after being placed on life support.
His mum Jenny told followers on the Blake McMillan Trust Facebook page: “I know many of you are keen for an update so I’ll let you know as much as I do.
“He has had a reasonably settled day and night. He has been slept on his tummy again and it seems to be good for him.
“They have managed to bring his pressures and his oxygen down slightly.
“He has been getting chest physio and suction and they are managing to start shifting secretions from his lungs.
“His latest blood gases were good.
“His blood pressure has went the other way though and is now high so they have given him something for that.
“They have stopped his paralysing drug and are starting to see very small movements.”
Mrs McMillan later added: “I’m by Blake’s side and he is doing well. I’m scared to get excited as things can change so quickly one way or another.
“His sedation is much less and he is able to open his eyes. He opened them when I spoke to him and seemed to respond to the music I played. So happy to see improvements.”