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Tina Campbell

Sam Thompson hit by injury but vows to finish 260-mile Soccer Aid challenge

Sam Thompson has been forced to change tack as he continues his epic 260 mile challenge to deliver the match ball for Soccer Aid, after picking up a calf injury.

The TV and radio favourite, 32, had originally planned to run a marathon before switching to his bike for the rest of today’s journey in what is set to be his longest day — but a spanner has been thrown in the works.

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