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Southgate opens up on dementia concerns after history of headers

England manager Gareth Southgate has admitted he does have concerns about the prospect of suffering from dementia later in life as a result of football.

Southgate, a former centre-back who played for Crystal Palace, Aston Villa and Middlesbrough across an 18-year career, had a tendency to head the ball - a practice directly linked to health concerns.

Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton was diagnosed with dementia earlier this month, with his former team-mate Nobby Stiles passing away from the same illness just days prior.