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Taylor slams rumours

Matthew Taylor claims rumours about his private life have been affecting his form.

Portsmouth star Matthew Taylor claims rumours about his private life have been seriously affecting his performances.

Taylor had been heralded as a future England star after joining Portsmouth in 2002.

However, the last 18 months have seen Taylor lose his form and he blames the unsubstantiated rumours about him and pop-star Will Young - which have appeared on the internet.

"When everything came about the whole Will Young thing, I was very upset," he told The Sun.

"Everyone who knows me knew it was a fabrication and I think someone had it in for me.

"I thought it was funny at first but then it became a bit personal.

"The funny thing is I do not even know Will. If I did I would get some signed albums and a couple of tickets."