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Matt Le Tissier: Southampton legend reveals he experienced 'naked massages' as a youth footballer

Former Southampton player Matt Le Tissier has said he experienced naked massages during his younger days that made him feel "very uncomfortable".

Speaking on the day the Football Association widened its inquiry into historic sexual abuse in the game, the former England international said what he witnessed was "disgusting".

Although the BBC reported that Le Tissier said he himself was not a victim of abuse, the ex-England international added that what went on was "very, very wrong".

Le Tissier spoke after former Premier League manager Harry Redknapp said he was "amazed" a youth coach at his old club Southampton, who was accused of abuse, continued working in football.