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LAURA WOODS got the "sniggers" she predicted from Rio Ferdinand and Peter Crouch with a mischievous introduction to TNT Sports' Champions League coverage.

The popular presenter immediately tackled the unusual name of the Young Boys' venue for Aston Villa's historic Champions League night.

Laura Woods decided to get her comment 'out of the way' early
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Laura Woods decided to get her comment 'out of the way' earlyCredit: Reuters

Standing on the turn of the Swiss giants' turf, Woods said: "Hello and welcome along. This is the Wankdorf Stadium. Let's get it out of the way.

"You two have a snigger and we'll move on like the professionals that we are."

The Arsenal supporter was spot on with her assessment of the two Premier League legends standing next to her.

Former Manchester United defender and ex-Liverpool striker Crouch both grinned and burst into laughter.

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However, Crouchie appeared to react the strongest.

He wore a huge smile but was almost wincing as he turned his head down and then away from the camera.

In contrast, Villa's Champions League debut was no joke for Young Boys.

Youri Tielemans and Jacob Ramsey put Unai Emery's men in command before half-time.

The broadcaster was at Swiss Boys' stadium for Aston Villa's 3-0 win
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The broadcaster was at Swiss Boys' stadium for Aston Villa's 3-0 winCredit: X formerly Twitter / @footballontnt

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Amadou Onana then smashed a late clincher on Villa's slick return to the elite, with their last appearance at this level coming in the 1982-83 European Cup.

Meanwhile, viewers were as amused by Woods' opening remarks as they were by the Villans' farcical second goal.

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One responded: "Hahahahahahaha. The way Rio and Crouchy started laughing immediately."

Another suggested: "Not many better at their job than her."

And a third posted: "Laura in full bloom."

But one fan reckoned her comment about the Swiss was hit 'n miss.

He wrote: "You can actually not mention the stadium name at all…"

A glimpse into Laura's life...

Laura regularly hosts DAZN's boxing coverage as well
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Laura regularly hosts DAZN's boxing coverage as wellCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
She has gathered a huge social media following in recent years
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She has gathered a huge social media following in recent yearsCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
Laura presented coverage of Anthony Joshua's bout with Jermaine Franklin
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Laura presented coverage of Anthony Joshua's bout with Jermaine FranklinCredit: Rex
She has become TNT Sports' main Champions League anchor this season
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She has become TNT Sports' main Champions League anchor this seasonCredit: Getty
Laura also likes to let her hair down when not working
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Laura also likes to let her hair down when not workingCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
Laura went Instagram official with her romance with Adam Collard
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Laura went Instagram official with her romance with Adam CollardCredit: Instagram
Laura is dating former Love Island star Adam Collard
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Laura is dating former Love Island star Adam CollardCredit: Instagram
The presenter is ITV's host for Lionesses coverage
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The presenter is ITV's host for Lionesses coverageCredit: Getty
She also works for ITV on their coverage of the NFL
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She also works for ITV on their coverage of the NFLCredit: Instagram
Woods previously hosted the talkSPORT Breakfast alongside great pal Ally McCoist
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Woods previously hosted the talkSPORT Breakfast alongside great pal Ally McCoistCredit: Instagram
She loves a day at the races during the summer
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She loves a day at the races during the summerCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
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