Townsend run over by pitch roller in Thailand

Former England winger Andros Townsend escaped injury after a heavy roller pinned his leg during a warm‑up session in Pattani on Saturday. The 35‑year‑old, who now lines up for PT Prachuap in Thai League 1, was preparing for the match when a member of the ground‑crew lost control of the equipment. Townsend’s left leg became briefly trapped beneath the roller, but he walked away unharmed and later came off the bench to help his side secure a 3‑0 victory. Townsend, who earned 13 caps for England, took to Instagram to joke about the incident. He referenced an earlier post in which he likened a sunny Thai away trip to former visits to Stoke’s Bet365 Stadium, writing: "It turns retired Stoke distant wasn't truthful atrocious aft all. Swipe to spot why." The post drew amused reactions from followers, underscoring the light‑hearted tone with which Townsend approached the mishap.