FANS are convinced that presenter Jules Breach is a good luck charm after she presented Channel Four’s coverage of England’s Under-21 Euros victory last night.
England supporters were unable to follow the U-21s progression through the earlier rounds after no broadcaster picked up the rights for the tournament.
But after England beat Israel 3-0 in the semi-finals to set-up a final with Spain, Channel Four announced they would be showing the game.
Breach was joined by pundits Shaun Wright-Phillips and Stuart Pearce as they presented England’s 1-0 victory over the Spaniards to clinch the title.
The Young Lions survived late drama to overcome Spain after conceding a controversial 96th minute penalty.
James Trafford – who has been linked with a move from Manchester City to Burnley completed an incredible double-save from the penalty to preserve England’s victory.
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And fans are saying that presenter Breach, 36, was a good luck charm that played her part in England’s victory.
A West Ham fan said: “I think you must be the lucky charm Jules, in one month you’ve fronted a show with West Ham becoming European Winners & England U21 European Winners ⚽⚒️🦁🏆”
Breach called that Trafford would save Spain’s last minute penalty.
Channel Four posted the behind-the-curtain look on their Twitter which shows a clip of Breach saying: “I actually fancy him to save this.
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“I don’t know why.
“Six foot six isn’t he? Massive!”
Fans reacted to her mystic powers of prediction, with one fan saying: ““6ft 6 ineeee, he’s massive!” Never change Julesy!”
Another said: “What a nice trio of people.”
While a third added: “Think we should encourage all pundits to just offer a height measurement and a one word description of what that looks like moving forwards. Can’t argue with the logic!”
England’s Young Lions clinched the title thanks to a deflected goal through Curtis Jones.
In contrast to the free-flowing football of the earlier rounds, the final was a cagey and bad-tempered affair.
England legend Ashley Cole was sent off as the coaching staff of both team’s clashed.
Spain’s fitness coach, Carlos Rivera was also sent off for his role in the shoving match.
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Following the drama of Trafford’s penalty save, Morgan Gibbs-White and Antonio Blanco were both sent off despite being substituted.
The spicy final ended in with 30 fouls, 11 yellow cards and four reds handed to players and coaches on the bench.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
