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"I don't know what he's like as a player but having done this could help his performance in terms of not having it to worry about.

I'm sure there's a weight lifted off his shoulders now. "That's only on personal experiences - it's obviously been tough for him. "I've never been in that situation myself when I've found it difficult to talk about my sexuality so I wouldn't understand how hard it is. "He is obviously in a great place with himself to be able to come out," said the former Reading ace.
