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    Laura Woods’ outfit live on ITV leaves fans ‘swooning’ during England Women’s World Cup clash vs China

    LAURA WOODS left fans “swooning” as she appeared on ITV’s coverage of the World Cup.England are facing China in their final Group D game at the Women’s World Cup.
    Laura Woods was presenting ITV’s coverage of the Women’s World CupCredit: ITV
    One fan said they were left ‘swooning’Credit: ITV
    As ITV kicked off their pre-match coverage, presenter Woods popped up on viewers’ screens.
    And like previous matches at the tournament, Woods seemed to dazzle and left fans in awe.
    Woods had a laid-back look ahead of the game, donning a white top and tanned trousers.
    Taking to Twitter, one fan wrote: “Laura Woods… swoons.”
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    A second thanked ITV for putting Woods on hosting duty “from the whole nation”.
    Woods was joined by Eni Aluko and Karen Carney in the studio.
    An earlier match at the tournament saw Woods in an elegant dress.
    Woods is no stranger to stunning fans, putting on an incredibly glamorous display at Wimbledon.
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    The 36-year-old has enjoyed a great summer that saw her wear daring attire at Glastonbury and party with an ex-England star.
    Woods is set to become a mainstay on fans’ screens on Champions League nights as well as she moves to the re-branded TNT Sports.
    Woods previously wowed fans in a black dressCredit: ITV
    Another day saw her with a bold blue lookCredit: ITV
    Woods will be heading up TNT Sports coverage of the Champions League next seasonCredit: Getty More

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    Laura Woods dazzles in sleek outfit live on ITV as she puts on leggy display for Women’s World Cup coverage

    LAURA WOODS wowed in a stunning outfit while presenting coverage of the Women’s World Cup.The host was in the studio on Sunday morning to take viewers through the clash between Germany and Colombia, which ended in a shock 2-1 win for the South Americans.
    Laura Woods stunned while presenting the Women’s World CupCredit: ITV
    Woods donned a stylish black top as Germany faced Colombia
    She wowed earlier in the week in blue attireCredit: ITV
    Woods is leading ITV’s coverage of the tournamentCredit: Getty
    Woods donned a gorgeous black top and matching skirt to go with some stylish white trainers as she put on a leggy display.
    She was joined by pundits Emma Hayes and Vicky Losada with the latter wowing in a bold outfit.
    This is not first time Woods has shined during the Women’s World Cup, previously leaving fans hot under the collar in an elegant dress.
    The ITV presenter also gave many something to smile about as she rocked a blue jacket earlier this week after England beat Denmark.
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    Woods is no stranger to stunning fans, putting on an incredibly glamorous display at Wimbledon.
    The 36-year-old has enjoyed a great summer that saw her wear daring attire at Glastonbury and party with an ex-England star.
    Woods is set to grace fans’ screens more in the approaching season, following her move to TNT Sports.
    The channel will replace BT Sport and see the former talkSPORT host be the face of Champions League games.
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    She has come a long way in her broadcasting career from accidentally kissing darts legend Steve Beaton on the lips after an interview.
    Laura Woods will front TNT’s Premier League coverage next monthCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
    She graced viewers’ screens in a elegant outfitCredit: Instagram More

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    Premier League defender ‘insists on delaying medical to watch Love Island’

    A PREMIER LEAGUE defender insisted on delaying his medical – because he was watching Love Island. Newcastle’s Kell Watts has returned for a second loan spell at League One Wigan.
    Kell Watts insisted on delaying his medical – because he was watching Love IslandCredit: Getty
    But the centre-back was in no hurry to get the deal over the line as ITV’s hit reality show took priority.
    Club doctor Jonathan Tobin tweeted: “The only pre-signing medical I’ve ever done that had to be delayed because the signee insisted on watching Love Island.
    “Not even joking. Tics, I give you Kell Watts. Some fella.”
    Watts first joined Wigan on loan in 2021 but he spent last season with Peterborough United.
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    Now the 23-year-old ex-England Under-18s star is back with the the Latics.
    Watts said: “When it first came about, it was something that I was really looking forward to doing.
    “The last time I was here, it felt like home, so it’s nice to be back home.
    “I created memories that will last my whole career, and I’m wanting to make more memories in a Wigan shirt now.”
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    Manager Shaun Maloney added: “I’m really happy that we’ve managed to secure Kell’s return.
    “A left-sided centre-back is a difficult profile to get, so he’s a really positive signing for us.
    “Off the pitch, he’s the right type of character that we need, and he was extremely popular amongst staff and previous players during his last loan here.
    “He’s a really important signing for us. It’s took us some time but I really appreciate the work of Newcastle United and the people here at Wigan have done to get that through.” More

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    Laura Woods rocks bold outfit live on ITV as she hosts coverage of Women’s World Cup

    LAURA WOODS had the blues as she hosted the Women’s World Cup today – but gave fans plenty to smile about.The presenter is one of the faces of ITV’s coverage of the tournament in Australia and New Zealand.
    Laura Woods rocked a bold blue outfit as she hosted coverage of the Women’s World CupCredit: ITV
    Woods is leading ITV’s coverage of the tournamentCredit: ITV
    Siobhan Chamberlain and Karen Carney joined Woods in the studioCredit: ITV
    Following England’s win over Denmark on Thursday, Woods led the broadcast of the other match in Group D between China and Haiti.
    She was joined by pundits Siobhan Chamberlain and Karen Carney for the group stage contest.
    Prior to kick-off, though, it was Woods’ fashion choice which caught the eye as she stunned in a bright blue outfit.
    Woods rocked a bold two-piece as she discussed England’s earlier result with her two in-studio guests.
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    Her outfit choice comes after she “made fans’ Saturday morning” at the weekend with her coverage from the tournament.
    She hosted ITV’s coverage of England’s World Cup opener against Haiti, much to the delight of viewers at home.

    Woods also wore an elegant dress earlier in the tournament as she led ITV’s broadcast team.
    The 36-year-old is also set to head TNT Sports’ new presenting team for next season, making history in the process.
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    Woods stunned in a bright blue two-pieceCredit: ITV
    Woods and the pundits provided coverage of China vs HaitiCredit: ITV
    Woods, Carney and Chamberlain also discussed England’s win over DenmarkCredit: ITV
    Her bold fashion display on Thursday came after fans had been left in awe of Alex Scott earlier in the morning.
    The former Arsenal star presented the BBC’s coverage of England vs Denmark in a stylish outfit which impressed viewers.
    ITV are providing coverage from Australia and New ZealandCredit: ITV
    Woods has delighted viewers with her presentingCredit: ITV More

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    Legendary sports presenter unrecognisable as she predicts her own future in incredible throwback clip

    A LEGENDARY sports presenter looks unrecognisable after shedding light on a remarkable throwback video. The broadcaster has been a common sight for viewers on both ITV and BBC throughout her career.
    A broadcasting legend looks unrecognisable in 1991 before revealing her career plans
    After starting out as a gymnast, the presenter headed to Durham University to take up a law degree before heading into the broadcast industry.
    Having started her radio career in 1992, she joined Sky Sports in 1996 before finding herself at ITV in 1998, where she was seen presenting football including the World Cup and Champions League.
    In 2004 she even hosted BBC’s Sport Relief before joining the corporation in 2007.
    Since joining the Beeb she has presented a whole host of programs.
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    These include flagship shows such as Final Score and The One Show.
    She has also been an integral part of presenting teams on the coverage of three Olympic Games, three World Cups, the Six Nations, the Commonwealth Games and many more.
    The 50-year-old kickstarted BBC’s coverage of this summer’s Women’s World Cup.
    In case you haven’t got it yet, the presenter can be revealed as none-other than Gabby Logan.
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    Gabby Logan is the legendary broadcaster seen in the videoCredit: Getty
    In the video from 1991, Logan sported a stunning red dress before telling iconic radio and TV host Gay Byrne her plans for the future while at the Rose of Tralee.
    And amazingly it seems she has fulfilled all of her career wishes and more.

    Logan retweeted the video with the caption: “Believe”.
    Reacting to the video, Chelsea Women boss and ITV pundit Emma Hayes said: “Amazing Gabby. Dream big they say.”
    Following Logan’s story of her time at Today, ex-BT Sport presenter Des Kelly revealed: “This clip is great. I was ordered to ‘look after the new work experience girl’ at Today.
    “I didn’t swear v.much as I recall, but the Tory Sports Minister didn’t like my questions when we went to a press briefing.
    “@GabbyLogan didn’t need any looking after. She knew her path. Bravo 👏👏👌.”
    One fan wrote: “Not just a broadcaster, one of the best broadcasters right now.”
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    A second added: “Fair to say the kid did alright.”
    “That’s really quite something,” wrote a shocked third.
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    Laura Woods ‘makes fans’ Saturday morning’ on ITV in classy outfit as she presents England Women’s World Cup clash

    FOOTBALL fans were pleasantly surprised to see Laura Woods on their screens as they tuned in to watch the Women’s World Cup.Woods is ITV’s main presenter for the tournament, which kicked off on Thursday.
    Fans were delighted to see Laura Woods as they tuned in to the Women’s World Cup
    Woods impressed in an elegant dress for the opening gameCredit: ITV
    Woods is a popular figure amongst fans
    England got their campaign underway against Haiti on Saturday morning with fans cheering on the Lionesses from home.
    And many were happy before the match got underway as Woods made a rare Saturday TV appearance alongside pundits Eni Aluko and Karen Carney.
    One fan said: “What an added treat on a Saturday morning. Tuned into the Women’s World Cup footy to find Laura Woods on the screen. Made my Saturday morning!!”
    Another added: “Laura Woods looking incredible as always.”
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    And a third wrote: “Laura Woods presenting is an absolute delight.”
    It did not take Woods long to win over fans as she dazzled in an elegant black dress while presenting coverage of the opening game between co-hosts New Zealand and Norway.

    Fans watching on TV saw a studio looking polished, bright and professional.
    But Woods revealed everything but the desk and chairs is all CGI.
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    Woods will also be the face of TNT Sports’ Champions League and Big Fight coverage.
    Meanwhile Alex Scott has also caught the eye with her outfit choices on the BBC’s coverage of the Women’s World Cup. More

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    Laura Woods’ elegant outfit instantly wins over fans as she leads ITV’s coverage of Women’s World Cup

    LAURA WOODS is already winning fans over during the 2023 Women’s World Cup.The competition kicked off today with co-hosts New Zealand and Australia beating Norway as well as the Republic of Ireland respectively.
    Laura Woods will be covering the 2023 Women’s World Cup on ITVCredit: Getty
    Woods presented the first World Cup matches in style with an elegant dress
    Woods will be covering almost the entire tournament and proven she can do it in style.
    The popular broadcaster hosted the World Cup’s kick-off in an elegant black dress.
    And fans woke up with joy after realising Woodsy will be hosting the event for ITV.
    One supporter posted: “Not sure how anyone can criticise Laura Woods. Streets in front of every other presenter.”
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    Another commented: “Laura woods on my TV I’ve woken up to worse.”
    A third said: “Laura Woods all day.”
    Woods was joined by ex-Ireland keeper Emma Byrne and former Chelsea star Karen Carney.
    They analysed the opening World Cup games in a studio that looks completely different in real life.
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    Fans watching on TV saw a studio looking polished, bright and professional.
    But a new picture revealed everything but the desk and chairs is all CGI.
    Woods will also be the face of TNT Sports’ Champions League and Big Fight coverage. More

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    ITV studio for Women’s World Cup looks unrecognisable in real life as Laura Woods shares secret in behind-the-scenes pic

    THE ITV studio for the Women’s World Cup looks completely different in real life.Fans watching on TV see a studio looking polished, bright and professional, but a new picture has revealed what it actually looks like for the presenters.
    The Women’s World Cup ITV Studio normally looks decked out, but that’s not the reality of itCredit: https://www.instagram.com/laurawoodsy/?hl=en-gb
    The studio is actually almost entirety green screen as revealed in a new photoCredit: https://www.instagram.com/laurawoodsy/?hl=en-gb
    ITV host Laura Woods gave fans the unexpected insight into the reality of the studio when she shared a picture on her Instagram story.
    The image shows that virtually everything but the desk and chairs is all CGI.
    It appears in the photo that the surroundings of the studio are all a green screen and that what we see on TV is superimposed over it in post.
    Coverage of the tournament started this morning and fans are pleased to see Woods hosting the broadcast.
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    Fans have taken a liking to the experienced host who has also just been announced as the face of TNT Sports’ Premier League presenting team.
    The Women’s World Cup is now underway with New Zealand defeating Norway 1-0 in the tournament’s curtain raiser.
    New Zealand’s co-hosts, Australia, also won their first game against Republic of Ireland 1-0, despite being without star player Sam Kerr who has picked up an injury.
    England play their first game in the tournament on Sunday when they face off against Haiti in Group D.
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    The Lionesses will be hoping to add the World Cup to their trophy cabinet after winning the Euros at Wembley last year.
    Sarina Wiegman’s side will also face off against China and Denmark in their hopes tom progress to the knockout stages. More