'I wish no-one knew my name' - Laura Bassett

The Lionesses face Germany in Saturday's third-place
playoff after the 31-year-old's own goal in injury time

ended hopes of facing the USA in the final

Laura Bassett admits she wishes
no-one knew her name after her
own goal ended England’s hopes
of reaching the Women’s World
Cup final.
The Lionesses were on course for
extra time in their semi-final with
Japan before the 31-year-old
sliced the ball into her own net in injury time.
Mark Sampson’s side will now face Germany in a third-place
playoff in Edmonton on Saturday but Bassett concedes she
is still struggling to come to terms with her own goal in the
semi-final.

“[It’s been] Unbelievably tough to be honest. There’s not a
moment that goes by where I don’t replay that moment,”
Bassett told FATV.
“Just taking about it brings back all the emotions still, it’s still
really raw. Seeing everybody’s face, when I see families, it
just reminds me that our dream of getting to the final of this
World Cup, and winning it, is over.
“It just hurt so much. My heart just sank and it was just the
most horrendous feeling. I’d do anything to take that
moment away.
“I’m lost for words. If I’m being honest, I’d prefer no-one to
know Laura Bassett’s name. I’d prefer everyone to know
Mark Sampson and Steph Houghton for lifting that trophy.
“I wouldn’t want anyone to know my name. But in the
circumstances that they do, I’m just so thankful that the
country is supporting me and the Lionesses and our
journey.”