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Nizaar Kinsella

Niamh Charles interview: 'I got mental health help and it's made the biggest difference'

Chelsea’s Niamh Charles says she has “struggled mentally” on her journey to the top but is now in a good place after seeking help and becoming a regular starter for the Lionesses.

The 24-year-old defender has started each of the last six England matches after her involvement against Austria and Italy last week, while 11 of Charles’ 15 international caps, including her first Women’s World Cup campaign this summer, have come since the start of a sensational 2023.

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