"I didn't want to be seen," Antonio told the BBC. "I almost died and it made me embarrassed that it was that bad."

West Ham United forward Michail Antonio has insisted he will play professional football again after he recovers from being involved in a near-fatal road traffic collision in December.

In the hour-long, exclusive interview, Antonio revealed that a change of manager at West Ham shortly after his crash deeply affected him and led to his search for more therapy. The 34-year-old striker is also certain he will be back playing his best football but wants to take his time during his recovery to avoid and setbacks.