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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Sport
Warren Manger

Dave Watson's wife says England star's dementia battle left family heartbroken

Dave Watson was never afraid to lead by example. His courage to put his head where it hurts won him 65 caps for his country and the captaincy, as well as FA and League Cup winner’s medals.

It has also left him with dementia. Dave remembers little of his playing career, or the 25 years spent working with his son Roger after he hung up his boots.

These days he struggles to watch football as he forgets what has happened.

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