Former England winger Andros Townsend avoided injury after being struck by a pitch roller during a warm-up session in Thailand. The incident occurred prior to a scheduled match, involving the player who has previously competed for clubs including Tottenham and Crystal Palace.
Following the event, Townsend publicly addressed the situation with humor, remarking that a difficult away match against Stoke City "wasn't so bad after all" in comparison to the bizarre accident.
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