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Tyrone Mings reveals he sought help from a psychologist after his mental health 'plummeted' before playing for England against Croatia at Euro 2020 and used meditation and breathing techniques to cope with the pressure

Daily Mail | August 1, 2021

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Tyrone Mings has revealed he needed therapy during England's Euro 2020 campaign saying that his mental health 'plummeted' before their opener against Croatia.

The Aston Villa defender deputised for the injured Harry Maguire in the Three Lions' opening two group games against Croatia and Scotland.

Mings has revealed he found it tough with '90-95%' of the country having 'doubts' over him going into the Croatia game which Gareth Southgate's men won 1-0.

Tyrone Mings has revealed his mental health 'plummeted' before England's opening game
Mings deputised for Maguire and recalls 'doubts' fans had over his place in the starting line-up

As reported by the Sun, Mings said: 'I did have a tough time in the lead-up to the opening game against Croatia.

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