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Lewis Moody Sees Son Save England U18 Penalty Days After Revealing MND Diagnosis

He recently disclosed an early-stage motor neurone disease diagnosis in a BBC interview.

Overview

  • The 47-year-old former England rugby captain attended England Under-18s' 1–0 win over France at St George's Park.
  • Goalkeeper Dylan Moody, 17, came on in the second half, kept a clean sheet and denied a spot-kick in a post-match practice shootout.
  • Moody shared videos and photos on Instagram, writing "Great night watching this rather large legend" and praising his "little warrior."
  • Public figures including Gabby Logan and Jonny Bairstow reacted to the posts, reflecting broad support for the family.
  • In his BBC interview earlier in the week, Moody said his symptoms were minor, noting muscle wasting in a hand and shoulder and that he does not feel ill.