PETER CROUCH laughed off some “abuse from the stands” after missing a shot in front of open goal.
Crouch is one of the Premier League’s best ever strikers having bagged a total of 106 goals and 68 assists in 467 appearances in the English top flight.
The ex-England international stood out for the likes of Liverpool, Tottenham and Stoke during his 21-year career.
However, the 42-year-old couldn’t channel in his old magic while providing coverage with TNT Sports.
The pundit covered the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Everton at Bramall Lane.
And it was during full-time when the ex-Burnley star decided to take on a shot in front of open goal just a few metres behind the penalty spot.
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Crouch targeted the top left corner but instead hit the crossbar, much to his dismay.
The former centre-forward was on the receiving end of some friendly banter by fellow Prem great Joleon Lescott.
However, the former Queens Park Rangers hitman instead laughed it off by claiming he got boos from the remaining fans.
Crouch told TNT Sports: “I wasn’t expecting to be able to do that.
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“I’m a bit stiff, I had a dads’ match yesterday and a bit of cramp.
“But it wasn’t bad. Not far off, still got it.
“I’m getting abuse from the stands! Listen, that wasn’t bad. That wasn’t bad.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
