Crystal Palace winger Andros Townsend has revealed how an open and honest conversation with manager Roy Hodgson helped him rediscover his form as he battled personal issues. They discussed with the Duke the importance of talking and why mental health should no longer be a taboo subject. Townsend recalled how a talk with Palace boss Hodgson, someone he also worked under in the England national team, played a pivotal role in the midfielder’s return to form. This weekend and next, every game in the men’s and women’s football calendar will be dedicated to #HeadsUp in a bid to start the biggest ever conversation on mental health. pic.twitter.com/KChefG0KCO — Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) February 7, 2020“I think we’re quite modest in this country, we don’t want to delve, we don’t want to upset, we don’t want to offend anyone, so therefore we don’t really ask.

Source: Express February 07, 2020 19:18 UTC