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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Ian Ransom

Bailey Wright: Australia player dedicates historic World Cup progress to late mother-in-law

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Australia defender Bailey Wright was grieving on Thursday, having learned after the Socceroos' 1-0 upset of Denmark at the World Cup that his mother-in-law had died.

Wright, who plays for Sunderland in the second tier of English soccer, had told Australian reporters he had grave fears for his mother-in-law's health after receiving a message from his wife after the match on Wednesday.

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