World Cup: England star Danny Rose reveals depression battle

Tottenham defender says playing for the Three Lions has been his ‘salvation’

Tottenham left-back Danny Rose made his England debut against Germany in 2016
Tottenham left-back Danny Rose made his England debut against Germany in 2016
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England and Tottenham left-back Danny Rose has revealed he was diagnosed with depression, which was triggered by injury and then the suicide of his uncle.

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