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'There were whispers, but you don't take it seriously': Ex-Crewe youngster Danny Murphy opens up on working with paedophile coach Barry Bennell

Former England international Danny Murphy has admitted he is 'not shocked' by the storm surrounding paedophile coach Barry Bennell.

Bennell's crimes have been brought back into the public consciousness after former Crewe player Andy Woodward waived his right to anonymity in order to expose the sexual abuse he had suffered as a young player.

Since Woodward's interview with the Guardian, David White and Steve Walters have revealed they also suffered abuse at Bennell's hands.

Former England international Danny Murphy (right) has discussed Barry Bennell's crimes
Former England international Danny Murphy (right) has discussed Barry Bennell's crimes
The former Crewe Alexandra midfielder admitted he was 'not surprised' by the revelations
The former Crewe Alexandra midfielder admitted he was 'not surprised' by the revelations
David White named himself as another victim of paedophile  Bennell on Wednesday
David White named himself as another victim of paedophile Bennell on Wednesday
Barry Bennell, who was convicted for sexually abusing children in 1998
Barry Bennell, who was convicted for sexually abusing children in 1998

Murphy played under Bennell at Crewe Alexandra at the start of his playing career and, even though he said he was never abused by the now-62-year-old, he admitted he had heard infrequent rumours regarding Bennell while with the club.