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Laura Bassett: I'd prefer no-one knew my name
In her first interview since scoring a last-minute own goal in England's World Cup semi-final defeat to Japan, Laura Bassett has said she wishes no-one knew her name.
“I couldn’t breathe […] I just wanted the ground to open up and swallow me in” said the 31-year-old.
“I prefer no-one to know my name if being honest.”
This clip is originally from 5 live Sport on Friday 3 July.
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