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      Who is BBC Euro 2024 pundit Izzy Christiansen?

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      EURO 2024 is around the corner and big broadcasters have assembled their teams for this summer’s tournament in Germany.And TV pundit and ex-Everton star Izzy Christiansen will join the BBC 5 Live Team for the European Championships.Former Everton star Izzy Christiansen will join the BBC 5 Live Team for Euro 2024Credit: GettyThe BBC, along with ITV have the rights to show Euro 2024 games in the UK.And while some fans might recognise some of the all-star cast of presenters, pundits and commentators.Former Manchester City star Christiansen is a name everyone needs to know.As the two-time FA Cup winner is now a regular on BBC and Sky Sports and will lead the way on the Euro 2024 radio coverage this summer.What teams did Christiansen play for?Christiansen played as a midfielder or forward. The 32-year-old is known for her time with Manchester City Women between 2014 and 2018, and Everton (2019–2023). She has also played for Birmingham City and Lyon.The Chesire-born star made a total of 134 club appearances and scored 30 goals.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWhen did Christiansen retire?On 25 May 2023, Christiansen announced she would hang up her boots after a 15-year-long career at the end of the 2022/23 season.She announced her decision to retire from football on the podcast “Three Players and a Podcast”.Career achievementsChristiansen made her senior international debut for England in the UEFA Women’s Euro 2017 qualifying match against Estonia in 2015.The ex-forward earned a total 31 England caps.The TV pundit also won the 2016 Women’s Super League title and FA Cup with Manchester City – having previously lifted the Women’s FA Cup with Birmingham City.In her first season with Lyonin 2018-19, she won the treble with the French side winning Division 1 Feminine, Coupe de France and Champions League.Christiansen earned 31 caps for EnglandCredit: PA:Press AssociationPunditry careerChristiansen has made several appearances as a football pundit and commentator since 2019.She began working with BBC Radio 5 Live in 2019, later getting work as a pundit and commentator for Sky Sports.Then the ex-Birmingham star provided co-commentary for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup for the Seven Network in Australia. More

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      Lineker, Shearer and Richards pick their England XI for Euro 2024 and all-but agree on exact same team

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      BBC football pundits Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards have revealed their England starting XI’s for Euro 2024.And the three of them have clearly been influencing each other considering the striking similarity of their teams.Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards named their England XI’s for Euro 2024Credit: TWITTER/GARY LINEKERThe three named Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden in midfieldCredit: ReutersHarry Kane and Bukayo Saka was named up frontCredit: GettyMarc Guehi was favoured as the trios answer to replace Harry MaguireCredit: GettyHowever, while Lineker and Shearer named identical teams, Richards threw a spanner in the works by naming one star in a new position.Speaking on The Rest Is Football podcast, the trio universally named Everton star Jordan Pickford in goal, with Newcastle icon Shearer saying he had had a “great season” with the Toffees.Kyle Walker was an easy choice at right-back, with Kieran Trippier selected at left-back both due to the fitness concerns surrounding Luke Shaw.All three bemoaned the absence of Harry Maguire at the heart of defence after he was axed from the squad through injury, but backed Marc Guehi to deputise next to John Stones.READ MORE ON EURO 2024Lineker and Shearer both opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation, while Richards went for an attacking 4-3-3 shape.This being said, the three centre-midfielders all remained the same, with Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden picked.Captain Harry Kane and England’s 2022 and 2023 Player of the Year Bukayo Saka were the next picks up front and on the right wing respectively.However, it was the left wing position where The Rest Is Football trio had differing opinions.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSLineker and Shearer both opted for Anthony Gordon as their left-winger, while Richards selected Premier League Young Player of the Season Cole Palmer there. But he caveated the selection by saying Gordon would have been his main pick if not to his co-hosts selections.England make their official Euros 2024 squad announcement Explaining his pick, Richards said: “I mean we can’t all pick the same team.”I’ve been talking about Gordon all season and in fairness to him, since he won the 21s tournament, was playing as like a false 9 at times, I would play him on the left. “I just think he brings balance to the team.”But I’m not going to pick him because it’s going to be boring, so I’m going to put Cole Palmer on the left. Rotation.All three were fans of Anthony Gordon being in the teamCredit: GettyBut Richards named Chelsea star Cole Palmer to throw up a changeCredit: GettyLineker and Shearer named an identical England XI for Euro 2024Micah Richards one change came with Cole Palmer playing off the left instead of Anthony Gordon”Gordon would have been in my XI but to change things up I’m going with Palmer on the left.”Today the team are travelling to their five-star Golfresort Weimarer Land base camp, near to east-German town of Blankenhain, which the FA have reportedly paid £800,000 for.BBC and ITV’s Euro 2024 line up in fullHere’s how each channel will line-up:
      BBC presenters:
      Gary Lineker, Alex Scott, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman
      ITV presenters:
      Mark Pougatch and Laura Woods 
      BBC pundits:
      Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Rio Ferdinand, Ellen White, Frank Lampard, Ashley Williams, Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart, Cesc Fabregas, Thomas Frank, David Moyes, Rachel Corsie and James McFadden
      ITV pundits:
      Ian Wright, Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Karen Carney, Graeme Souness, Eni Aluko, Ange Postecoglou, Danny Rohl and Christina Unkel
      BBC commentators:
      Guy Mowbray, Robyn Cowen, Vicki Sparks, Steve Wilson, Steve Bower and Jonathan Pearce
      ITV commentators:
      Sam Matterface, Clive Tyldesley, Seb Hutchinson, Pien Meulensteen and Joe Speight
      BBC co-commentators:
      Danny Murphy, Martin Keown, Jermaine Jenas and James McFadden
      ITV co-commentators:
      Lee Dixon, Ally McCoist and Andros Townsend

      After acclimatising to their surroundings, the first training session the team will then have will commence on Tuesday June 11.England kick off their tournament on Sunday June 16 against Serbia in Gelsenkirchen.The Three Lions will then play Denmark in Frankfurt on June 20 before the final group game against Slovenia in Cologne on June 25.Since a strong qualifying campaign ending in November, England have not been in ideal form going into the tournament.READ MORE SUN STORIESMarch saw England lose 1-0 to Brazil and draw 2-2 to Belgium.England then landed their first win of 2024 against Bosnia Herzegovina on June 3 with a 3-0 victory, before being stunned 1-0 by Iceland last Friday.Gareth Southgate will take the handbrake off at Euro 2024… because he has no choiceBy Charlie Wyett
      GARETH SOUTHGATE will have no choice but to take the handbrake off his England team at Euro 2024.
      The defensive crisis gripping the Three Lions means the only option in Germany, within ­reason, will be outright attack.
      Southgate has often been lambasted for his safety-first approach — even if he points out you must go back to Walter Winterbottom’s sides in the 1950s to find an England manager with a better scoring record.
      But with the crocked Harry Maguire left out, Luke Shaw not fit enough to start the tournament and John Stones having made just 12 ­Premier League starts this season, this is not a defence you would stake your life on.
      The last time England went to a major tournament in Germany — the 2006 World Cup — the four centre-backs selected were Sol Campbell (68 caps), Rio Ferdinand (47), Jamie Carragher (25) and John Terry (24).
      This time, when England fly out on Monday, the quartet will be Lewis Dunk (six), Joe Gomez (14), Marc Guehi (ten) and Ezri Konsa (three).
      It makes Southgate’s decision not to recall the 49-cap Eric Dier for his ­provisional squad even stranger — especially considering his strong end to the season with Bayern Munich.
      The elder statesman in his defence — and the one who absolutely has to stay fit — is 71-cap Stones. More

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      Fans in meltdown over ‘best substitute in Frank Lampard’s career’ as Steven Bartlett scores Soccer Aid ‘all-timer’

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      STEVEN BARTLETT was hailed as “Frank Lampard’s best ever substitute” after instantly netting an “all-timer”.The former Dragons’ Den investor breathed fire into the England XI with a second-half double in a 6-3 win over the Rest of the World at Soccer Aid.The businessman showed he was the real dealBartlett tucked in his shot from an angleThe entrepreneur, 31, showed he’s invested in his own fitness as he zipped away at Stamford Bridge to score just three minutes after Chelsea legend Lampard and fellow joint boss Robbie Williams brought him on.One loose touch was followed by a positive one as Bartlett surged into the left of the box – before he lasered a left-footer under boxer turned goalkeeper Tony Bellew.The popular podcaster, 31, then added a sharp second goal and almost bagged a hat-trick as England ran riot in their first Soccer Aid triumph since 2018.One fan posted: “Who would’ve thought Steven Bartlett from Dragons’ Den would be Frank Lampard’s best substitute in his managerial career.”READ MORE TOP STORIESAnd with Euro 2024 just days away, another viewer raved: “I’m speechless. Steven Bartlett has scored an all-timer. Get him on the plane.”A third noted his regular promotion of a holistic lifestyle and healthy products.He joked: “That goal wouldn’t have happened if it wasn’t for Huel, the nutritionally complete meal, which keeps Steven Bartlett going, even at his busiestAnd a fourth posted: “What an impact…”Most read in FootballPLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament.

      EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSWith fans continuing to joke about Lampard’s tactical changes, one was miffed he had to wait so long for Bartlett to come on.He wrote: “Thanks for finally putting one of the best players on after 71 minutes.”But another mischievously hinted at the iffy role of Merseyside stopper Bellew for Bartlett’s first goal.He wrote: “English man winning it for England…. And he’s in goals for the World XI.”Steven Bartlett was a quickfire England heroCredit: Rex More

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      Euro 2024 TV guide: Which games do ITV and BBC have at the tournament?

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      FOOTBALL fans are eagerly anticipating the summers European Championships. Thousands of fans will be travelling from across Europe to see their nation in action in Germany, including qualifying home nation sides; England and Scotland.Fans will are eagerly anticipating Euro 2024Credit: GettyBut how will they be able to watch it from home?Credit: AlamyHowever, many fans will remain in the UK to watch Euro 2024.Both ITV and BBC will be showing matches, with the decision on who is hosting what games already decided for the group stages. What games do ITV and BBC have?You can see a list of the confirmed TV picks for each broadcaster below:
      14-Jun Germany v Scotland 8pm ITV
      15-Jun Hungary v Switzerland 2pm ITV
      15-Jun Spain v Croatia 5pm ITV
      15-Jun Italy v Albania 8pm BBC
      16-Jun Poland v Netherlands 2pm BBC
      16-Jun Slovenia v Denmark 5pm ITV
      16-Jun Serbia v England 8pm BBC
      17-Jun Romania v Ukraine 2pm BBC
      17-Jun Belgium v Slovakia 5pm ITV
      17-Jun Austria v France 8pm ITV
      18-Jun Turkey v Georgia 5pm BBC
      18-Jun Portugal v Czech Republic 8pm BBC
      19-Jun Croatia v Albania 2pm ITV
      19-Jun Germany v Hungary 5pm BBC
      19-Jun Scotland v Switzerland 8pm BBC
      20-Jun Slovenia v Serbia 2pm ITV
      20-Jun Denmark v England 5pm BBC
      20-Jun Spain v Italy 8pm ITV
      21-Jun Slovakia v Ukraine 2pm BBC
      21-Jun Poland v Austria 5pm ITV
      21-Jun Netherlands v France 8pm BBC
      22-Jun Georgia v Czech Republic 2pm BBC
      22-Jun Turkey v Portugal 5pm ITV
      22-Jun Belgium v Romania 8pm ITV
      23-Jun Switzerland v Germany 8pm BBC
      23-Jun Scotland v Hungary 8pm BBC
      24-Jun Albania v Spain 8pm BBC
      24-Jun Croatia v Italy 8pm BBC
      25-Jun Netherland v Austria 5pm BBC
      25-Jun France v Poland 5pm BBC
      25-Jun England v Slovenia 8pm ITV
      25-Jun Denmark v Serbia 8pm ITV
      26-Jun Slovakia v Romania 5pm BBC
      26-Jun Ukraine v Belgium 5pm BBC
      26-Jun Georgia v Portugal 8pm ITV
      26-Jun Czech Republic v Turkey 8pm ITV
      All the games will also be available on BBC iPlayer and ITVX respectively.TV for the knockout rounds of the tournament will be announced in due course. However, some allocation for them has already been made.ITV will have the first three picks plus the fifth and seventh picks in the Round of 16 games. Most read in FootballBBC will then have the first and third picks for the Quarter-finals.For the Semi-final, ITV will have the first pick.Both broadcasters will then show the July 14 Final on their respective channels. More

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      Stunning BBC MOTD presenter Emma Louise Jones puts on eye-popping display in ‘risky’ dress as fans call her ‘illegal’

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      EMMA LOUISE JONES has stunned fans with an eye-popping display.The BBC Sport presenter was out drinking cocktails while away on holiday.Emma Louise Jones wowed fans in a ‘risky’ dressCredit: instagram @eljonesukEmma was soaking up the sun on holidayCredit: instagram @eljonesukEmma, 34, wore a stunning white two-piece dress as she posed for a couple of photos.She was standing on a balcony in the low-cut outfit, which left little to the imagination.She captioned the snaps: “Risky business drinking cocktails in this colour.”Her 424k followers loved the snaps as they flooded the comment section.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne fan pined: “Stunning as ever.”A second wrote: “Stunner! Leeds United colours.”A third posted: “I’m going to start supporting Leeds, I think.”A fourth commented: “Are there levels above perfect?”Most read in FootballA fifth said: “Illegal and risky.”Another added: “Looking so good Emma.”BBC VS ITV: Who wins in battle of Euro 2024 teamsEmma often finds herself interacting with fans across her social media channels.This comes after a follower revealed he has pictures of her on his Leeds-themed duvet.Leeds supporter Jones saw the fun side of it as she quipped: “Do I get a discount?”Here’s more snaps from Emma Louise Jones…Emma Louise Jones is a popular BBC sports presenterCredit: Instagram / @eljonesukJones covers rugby league for the BBC alongside other sportsCredit: Twitter / @eljonesukJones had put together a strong social media game and can boast over a quarter of a million followersCredit: Instagram / @eljonesukJones loves to share glam pics with her legion of followersCredit: instagramJones’ posts attract a lot of engagement from her followersCredit: Instagram, @eljones90 More

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      Wayne Rooney’s BBC schedule up in the air with Plymouth manager expected at pre-season 12 DAYS before Euro 2024 final

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      WAYNE  ROONEY has some juggling to do to fulfil his BBC Sport commitments after his managerial return at Plymouth.The ex-England captain, who impressed as an FA Cup final pundit, will be in the BBC’s Berlin studios for the Euros.Wayne Rooney will be in charge of Plymouth Argyle next seasonCredit: GettyBut he needs to work out his schedule as the Pilgrims return to training on July 2 — 12 days before the Euros final.Although he will still be in Berlin for some games, Rooney plans to divide his time with Plymouth to prepare for the start of the season.Argyle’s first pre-season friendly is at Exmouth Town on July 9, the same day as one of the semis —  although if England top their group, they will not be in that half of the draw.His appointment at Plymouth raised some eyebrows after his flop at Birmingham — but Rooney can argue he did not have a transfer window in Brum to sign players.READ MORE ON WAYNE ROONEYDOR BLIMEYWIN or lose, Dortmund will have a big party in London on Saturday night.They have booked venue Outernet in the West End and recently-departed Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp — in charge of Dortmund when they lost the 2013 final to Bayern Munich — is among the guests invited.But the Dortmund players have already made it clear that they will only stay at the event for two hours… because they want to go clubbing!MARSCHING OUTJESSE MARSCH brutally name-checked ­Crysencio Summerville and Ademola ­Lookman in a podcast a few months ago.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe former Leeds and Leipzig boss said the two players “stunk” in training.But there has been little wrong with their performances this season.Summerville was the Championship player of the season — even though Leeds lost in the play-off final.’You little f***er!’ fumes Gary Neville as Wayne Rooney reveals moment he was told to ‘boot f*** out of’ Man Utd legendBBC and ITV’s Euro 2024 line up in fullHere’s how each channel will line-up:

      BBC presenters:
      Gary Lineker, Alex Scott, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman
      ITV presenters:
      Mark Pougatch and Laura Woods 
      BBC pundits:
      Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Rio Ferdinand, Ellen White, Frank Lampard, Ashley Williams, Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart, Cesc Fabregas, Thomas Frank, David Moyes, Rachel Corsie and James McFadden
      ITV pundits:
      Ian Wright, Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Karen Carney, Graeme Souness, Eni Aluko, Ange Postecoglou, Danny Rohl and Christina Unkel
      BBC commentators:
      Guy Mowbray, Robyn Cowen, Vicki Sparks, Steve Wilson, Steve Bower and Jonathan Pearce
      ITV commentators:
      Sam Matterface, Clive Tyldesley, Seb Hutchinson, Pien Meulensteen and Joe Speight
      BBC co-commentators:
      Danny Murphy, Martin Keown, Jermaine Jenas and James McFadden
      ITV co-commentators:
      Lee Dixon, Ally McCoist and Andros Townsend

      And a Lookman hat-trick gave Atalanta a 3-0 Europa League final win over Bayer Leverkusen.BELL OF THE BALLJUDE BELLINGHAM delivered a media masterclass talking to Spanish and English journalists at Real Madrid’s press day on Monday.Even so, he said: “I’m more nervous standing here in front of you guys.“This is scarier than Wembley.”Maybe that is why we still rarely hear him talk. Hopefully, that might change during Euro 2024.FAN WORRYENGLAND and Scotland fans will be getting a shock if they think they will be able to avoid carrying cash at Euro 2024.READ MORE SUN STORIESWhile you can still use bank cards in restaurants in Germany, a huge number of bars and pubs have ‘cash only’ signs in windows.Equally, only about 50 per cent of taxi drivers accept cards, so supporters need to remember to swap their pounds for euros. More

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      ‘Please don’t play that at matches next season’, beg Luton fans after Coldplay reveal new song for Hatters at festival

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      COLDPLAY paid tribute to Luton Town with a new song at the weekend – but some fans were far from happy about it.The band headlined BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend on Sunday at Stockwood Park in Luton.Coldplay singer Chris Martin dedicated a song to Luton while performing at Radio 1s Big WeekendCredit: GettyFans had a mixed response to the tuneTo close the festival, frontman Chris Martin took centre stage to sing a new song dedicated to the town titled ‘Orange’ – the colour of Luton’s home kit.Hatters fans had initially wanted Coldplay to change the lyrics to the song ‘Yellow’, which is a colour synonymous with the club’s arch rivals Watford.But instead, Martin sung: “It’s hard to be a football fan here in Luton town. Sometimes you do the best you can, still you find you’re going down.”We didn’t win all our matches, we didn’t win the Cup.Read More on Football”But when you get knocked down in Luton, you always get back up.”The official Luton Town X account shared a clip of the song online.A post also read: “Coldplay just said they love us 😁.”Some fans loved the tribute, with one person commenting: “RELEASE THE SONG.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnother wrote: “That’s a new club song right there.”While a third said: “Thank you Coldplay!”Devastated Luton boss Rob Edwards left in TEARS as West Ham loss leaves club all but relegated from Premier LeagueHowever, others were not so complimentary, with one person saying: “Please don’t put that on ever at one of our matches next season. It’s absolutely tragic.”Another added: “This is quite possibly one of the most horrendous things I’ve ever seen.”While another commented: “This is absolutely tragic and embarrassing.”Luton were relegated back to the Championship earlier this month after finishing 18th in the Premier League table. More

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      ‘Why did you have to say that?’ says Micah Richards as Wayne Rooney destroys him with hilarious quip live on BBC

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      MICAH RICHARDS was left red-faced after Wayne Rooney told a hilarious story recalling their time in Manchester together.Wayne Rooney and Micah Richards were appearing on the BBC panel for the FA Cup final as former stars of Manchester United and Manchester City respectively.Wayne Rooney destroyed Micah Richards with a story from their time in ManchesterCredit: X@BBCMOTDRooney explained how he had seen Richards out in ManchesterCredit: BBC Rooney explained he was out for a meal as Richards celebrated an appearance milestoneThe pair’s time playing against one another in Manchester overlapped between 2006 and 2015.Richards had moved into the City first team two years after Rooney had arrived at Man Utd from Everton.He then left to join Aston Villa on a permanent transfer two years before Rooney left Man Utd in 2017.Ahead of the final, presenter Gary Lineker asked whether the pair had ever seen crossed paths while they played in Manchester. READ MORE ON MAN UTDRichards, 35, said: “Well we did didn’t we? A couple of times. “You were giving it the biggun in Manchester back in those days.”Newcastle legend Alan Shearer then asked: “What was it, pubs, clubs what was it?”Richards replied: “Everything.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe revelation had the studio in stitchesCredit: BBCBefore Richards began to plead his caseNewly announced Plymouth manager Rooney then said: “I’ve actually seen Micah in “Wing’s” chinese restaurant and I was in theirwith family having a quiet meal.”The 38-year-old then delivered a hammer blow against Richards, adding: “Micah comes in with about 20 of his guys walking in.”And they’re celebrating. So I was thinking, ‘what are they celebrating?'”It was Micah had made his 50th Premier League appearance.”The brutal story left the studio in stitches, before Richards said: “It’s the Premier League, it’s a big thing. It was a big thing for me Wayne. “Why did you have to say that?”Fans were also loving the interaction on social media, with one saying: “Wayne sending bullets 😂😭.”A second said: “Micah is a nice lad. Always laughing and never taking offense at the sly digs..”Another said: “Micah is such a good sport. Hugely likable fella.”READ MORE SUN STORIESA fourth added: “Rooney got him there.”Former British champion boxer Tony Bellew said: “Great panel and all great people!! Good laughs to!”BBC and ITV’s Euro 2024 line up in fullHere’s how each channel will line-up:
      BBC presenters:
      Gary Lineker, Alex Scott, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman
      ITV presenters:
      Mark Pougatch and Laura Woods 
      BBC pundits:
      Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Rio Ferdinand, Ellen White, Frank Lampard, Ashley Williams, Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart, Cesc Fabregas, Thomas Frank, David Moyes, Rachel Corsie and James McFadden
      ITV pundits:
      Ian Wright, Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Karen Carney, Graeme Souness, Eni Aluko, Ange Postecoglou, Danny Rohl and Christina Unkel
      BBC commentators:
      Guy Mowbray, Robyn Cowen, Vicki Sparks, Steve Wilson, Steve Bower and Jonathan Pearce
      ITV commentators:
      Sam Matterface, Clive Tyldesley, Seb Hutchinson, Pien Meulensteen and Joe Speight
      BBC co-commentators:
      Danny Murphy, Martin Keown, Jermaine Jenas and James McFadden
      ITV co-commentators:
      Lee Dixon, Ally McCoist and Andros Townsend More