Those watching the rolling coverage of England women’s friendly against Ghana yesterday evening were shocked to see Laura Woods faint live on air. The presenter has now broken her silence and reassured fans that she is ok after collapsing in front of football pundits Ian Wright and Anita Asante.

In a post on Instagram just hours later - suggesting that she had been inundated with messages from concerned viewers - Laura wrote: "Gosh that was a bit weird. Sorry to worry everyone, I'm ok, the wonderful paramedics at Saints have said it's probably just a virus, just need a bit of rest and hydration.

"I'm really embarrassed that happened on TV, but a big thank you to my colleagues at ITV who have really looked after me tonight. And to Wrighty and Neets for catching me. And sorry again." S

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