Chris Smalling says family are unharmed but ‘very shaken up’ after robbery

Chris Smalling has thanked well-wishers for their support after an armed robbery at his home in Italy (Ian Hodgson/PA)

Roma defender Chris Smalling has posted a message of thanks to those who offered support to his family following an armed robbery at their home in Italy on Friday morning.

According to reports, three armed men broke into the former Manchester United player’s home in the south of Rome and confronted Smalling, who was forced to hand over jewellery and other items.