Scott reveals Prince William wrote England's Bassett letter of support
England midfielder Jill Scott has revealed Prince William wrote to defender Laura Bassett with a message of support after she scored an injury-time own goal in the World Cup semi-final against Japan, which England lost 2-1.
鈥淧rince William contacted us throughout the tournament and he contacted players when bad things happened,鈥� Scott said.
鈥淗e wrote Laura a letter to say he was fully behind her."
Scott also described the day the squad were invited by the Prince to Kensington Palace for a reception on their return from the tournament in Canada.
鈥淔or him to invite us to Kensington Palace, it really was a surreal day.
"Seeing Prince William, going to 10 Downing Street and meeting David Beckham all in one day really was surreal."
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