The football world is rallying round Laura Bassett after her World Cup own goal nightmare

It’s been the lot of so many England players over the years, but today it was Laura Bassett coming to terms with the fact that her slip led to England’s exit from the World Cup. The defender’s late, late own goal gave Japan a 2-1 win in their semi-final match and denied them a place in the final against the United States. (Vaughn Ridley/EMPICS) In the hours that followed her team-mates were showing their support publicly for their fellow Lioness. Terry butcher of women's football!! Love this girl @laurabassett6 #Iwillstandwithbass #legend mwah xx pic.twitter.com/x0g9cYPUzs — Karen Carney (@karenjcarney) July 2, 2015 @laurabassett6 = OUR ROCK! Without you we wouldn't of got this far, keep your head up my friend you are truly amazing #IWillStandWithBass ❤️ — Toni Duggan (@toni_duggan) July 2, 2015 Your tweets and support has been indescribable.@laurabassett6 has been a rock on and off the field and nothing will ever change that #1team — Lianne Sanderson (@liannesanderson) July 2, 2015 If anyone did not deserve that today it was @laurabassett6 she is the most honest, hard working, professional who is an amazing team mate!!! — Casey Stoney (@CaseyStoney) July 2, 2015 My roomy, my teamate, my captain + a very close friend @laurabassett6 you are a credit to this nation!!! So proud to be part of team❤️ #ENG — Carly Telford (@carlytelford1) July 2, 2015 And the coach had his say too. (Vaughn Ridley/EMPICS) @england Women Players, Staff, Supporters you are an Inspiration. Thank you. Enjoy your lie in you deserve it! #Lionesses — Mark Sampson (@Mark_Sampson) July 2, 2015 One person who knew what Bassett was going through more than most was Faye White, who missed the decisive penalty in England’s shoot-out defeat to France in the 2011 tournament. Have felt pain like that and wouldn't wish it on anyone. The margins at the top are so small. We win and lose as a TEAM. #ENG — Faye White (@faye_white) July 2, 2015 @laurabassett6 you have been immense. A true rock and put in performances you can be so proud of.#Holdyourheadup Your a true pro & we ❤️ you — Faye White (@faye_white) July 2, 2015 A couple of American World Cup winners were impressed by Bassett and her team-mates. Dear @laurabassett6 You've been amazing. UR fight&determination are your true character.I know the pain of an own goal but it won't define U — Brandi Chastain (@brandichastain) July 2, 2015 Watching the post match interviews by the England players & coach. Pure class. You represent yourselves and your country brilliantly.thank u — Mia Hamm (@MiaHamm) July 2, 2015 Stars from the men’s game past and present also watched events unfold. What a dreadful way to lose! Poor, poor Laura Bassett. — Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) July 2, 2015 @england ladies you made everyone proud of you. Hold your heads up high because you're all stars. #Lionesses — Daniel Sturridge (@D_Sturridge) July 2, 2015 It wasn't meant to be for@England. Be proud of your efforts . Performance deserved better #WWC2015 — Alan Shearer (@alanshearer) July 2, 2015 Dust yourself down, chin up, and get ready for Saturday @laurabassett6 #England #WWC #3Lions — Brighty (@Mark__Bright) July 2, 2015 congratulations to @england women and @stephhoughton2 because only positives can come from what you've done this summer! #Lionesses #beproud — Jack Butland (@JackButland_One) July 2, 2015 And athletes from further afield pitched in too. Amazing stuff from the England woman football team at the World Cup. Not only inspiring a new generation but made the whole country proud! — Adam Gemili (@Adam_Gemili) July 2, 2015 Well done England. — Tanni Grey-Thompson (@Tanni_GT) July 2, 2015 Really gutted for our England Women but the determination & skill shown will inspire many young girls. Keep roaring loud & proud #Lionesses — Denise Lewis (@RealDeniseLewis) July 2, 2015 Meanwhile, fans used the hashtag #proudofbassett to show their support – led by her own brother. Have always been immensely proud of my sister. What I saw today only increases that. Love you our kid. #ProudOfBassett — Coach Dan Bassett (@SFAcoachbass) July 2, 2015 Having a little cry. #ProudOfBassett — wilderwoman (@wildseawoman) July 2, 2015 So proud of the team but didn't deserve to get knocked out of the cup like that! #Lionesess #FIFAWWC #ProudOfBassett — ems (@emilymedlockk) July 2, 2015 It's so good to see how much pride has been restored in #ENG football by #Lionesses. National football is exciting again. #ProudOfBassett — Al Booth (@Albooth) July 2, 2015 Maybe all this support will give Bassett the slightest crumb of comfort today.

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