WORLD CUP fans have been left stunned by England legend Joe Cole’s “magic hands” while working as a pundit for ITV.
Cole, 41, was giving some post-match comments on France’s 2-1 win over Denmark.
Kylian Mbappe netted a brace, while ex-Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen scored for the Danes.
As Cole was talking, a mystical dust appeared as if by magic around his hands.
Special effects may have played a part, but that didn’t stop fans from talking about Cole’s on-screen sorcery.
One stunned viewer said on Twitter: “Joe Cole just did magic.”
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The ITV panel, which also included Manchester United legends Roy Keane and Gary Neville, got on to the subject of England and cautious manager Gareth Southgate.
England played out a World Cup Group B draw with USA on Friday and offered very little in the final third.
Cole says the Three Lions have a knack of opting for cautious managers.
One example he remembers is having defender Phil Neville picked ahead of him at Euro 2004 to come off the bench against Portugal.
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The youngest of the Neville brothers played on the left flank.
Such a decision should have seen Sven-Goran Eriksson sacked, Keane declared.
A fan said: “Rahhhh they started Phil Neville ahead of Joe Cole vs Portugal in Euro 2004. England always Englanding.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
