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    Clive Tyldesley announces new job at major broadcaster after leaving ITV

    CLIVE TYLDESLEY has announced his next broadcaster move after leaving ITV. Tyldesley’s 28 years with the channel came to an end during the Euro 2024 last 16.Clive Tyldesley has signed for a new broadcaster after leaving ITVCredit: RexIn 2020 he was replaced by Sam Matterface as ITV’s main commentator and instead took the No2 role.But he was informed by ITV’s football editor that his contract would not be renewed past the Euros.Now, Tyldesley revealed on his podcast with ex-Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill that he has signed with US network CBS.He said: “All I can do is keeping reviewing my own standards, keep making myself available.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”If someone like CBS – who have given me a four-year contract to cover Champions League for the USA – show that sort of confidence in me then I can only assure you I will repay that faith by working bloody hard and trying to be as good as I can be.” Tyldesley revealed he offered himself up to Sky when Martin Tyler left his role as well as making contact with TNT Sports and Channel 4. He said: “I don’t have an agent, as such, I feel as if I’ve actually got better contacts than a lot of agents have.”When Martin was moved aside by Sky, they knew of my position, they decided to take on Peter Drury and I totally respect how popular he is, probably more popular than I am.Most read in FootballIf I never commentate on another football match, I’ve been a lucky boy.Clive TyldesleyCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”But Peter then left Premier League Productions in order to take on that role and another one in the USA. “I made Premier League Productions aware of my availability for the last four or five years.TV Legend Clive Tyldesley in position for his last ever commentary game”They’ve got a dozen or so commentators contracted, they think they are all better than I am.”TNT, when they took over the BT Sport contract, I contacted them and said I was available, they took on Adam Summerton because they thought he was better than I was.”Channel 4 when they took over the England contract – which they’re now losing back to ITV – I contacted them and said I was available and they took on Steve Bower – who I think is a particularly good commentator.’Why have ITV done this?'”But what I’m saying is, they’re aware but if you’re shouting from the rooftops because you think I should be doing any of these jobs, believe me I have put myself up for them.”It’s fine, I’ve been a lucky boy in my career. If I never commentate on another football match, I’ve been a lucky boy. “It’s not a tragedy but in answer to the question I keep getting asked, ‘Why have ITV done this?'”I don’t know the answer, you’d have to ask the heads of sport.”EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

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    ITV viewing figures for England vs Slovakia revealed with biggest UK audience in 18 months

    ITV enjoyed a fantastic Sunday afternoon after 18.4million people tuned in to watch England’s last-gasp 2-1 comeback victory over Slovakia.The Three Lions put in another dire performance before Jude Bellingham scored a stunning overhead kick in the 95th minute – and it drew in the channel’s biggest audience of the tournament so far.England’s 2-1 win over Slovakia was watched by 18.4million peopleCredit: RexEngland fans were euphoric when Bellingham scored the 95th minute equaliserCredit: RexHarry Kane’s header put England in front almost straight after the restart.It is the biggest television audience on any UK channel for 18 months, according to the broadcaster.Spain’s 4-1 demolition of Georgia, which directly followed England’s match, peaked with 8.9 million, meaning ITV had its best Sunday for over a decade.The audience was ITV’s biggest since the 2022 World Cup.read more football newsTheir previous record for the tournament was the Euro 2024 opener between Germany and Scotland.An incredible 10.5 million viewers watched the Scots get hammered 5-1 by the hosts.ITV have shown 16 matches so far and they have been streamed 71million times on their platform ITVX.England’s opening game of the tournament against Serbia was watched by 15million fans on the BBC.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSITV and the BBC are sharing coverage of Euro 2024, with England’s quarter-final against Switzerland on Saturday to be shown on BBC One.Gareth Southgate now has huge questions to answer given the performance of his starting XI for 95 minutes.The Sun’s Charlie Wyett gives his thoughts as England scrape passed Slovakia by ‘skin of their teeth’Marc Guehi will definitely miss the game, having picked up an early yellow card, but Southgate has question marks throughout his side.Kieran Trippier, Phil Foden, Bukayo Saka and even Harry Kane appear at varying levels of risk of being dropped.If they get past Switzerland – and it’s a big if – they have been handed a much easier route than rival pre-tournament favourites.On their side of the bracket the other last 16 games are still to take place, with the Netherlands vs Romania and Austria vs Turkey completing the last-16 clashes on Tuesday.The best of England vs SlovakiaCHECK out all the best action from England’s rollercoaster Euro 2024 last-16 win over Slovakia. More

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    England fans hint at possible good omen Three Lions will reach Euro 2024 semi-final after dramatic Slovakia comeback

    ENGLAND fans were delighted after finding out England’s quarter-final clash with Switzerland will be broadcast on the BBC.And that means the Three Lions will avoid the dreaded “ITV curse” that has historically plagued them.England fans hint at possible good omenCredit: RexThat England’s quarter-final face off with Switzerland will be broadcast on the BBCCredit: AFPThe Three Lions face the Swiss on Saturday looking to book their place in the last four after a less-than-convincing campaign.England’s latest calamity came in their 2-1 victory over Slovakia.Gareth Southgate’s side conceded inside 25 minutes and needed a 95th-minute bicycle kick from Jude Bellingham to push the game into extra-time.Harry Kane’s header within a minute of the additional 30 ensured England would not go home yet – with the game broadcast on ITV.read more football newsMany fans believe the channel is “cursed” when it comes to England because the Three Lions have struggled in matches shown by them.England have played on ITV 32 times in major tournaments since 1998, winning just eight.They have drawn 14 and lost 10 on the channel, including the 2022 World Cup quarter-final against France.The BBC on the other hand boast a far better record, and showed England’s 3-0 win over Wales and 6-2 victory over Iran in the Qatar World Cup.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe BBC also aired England’s first two Euros games, including the 1-0 win over Serbia and has broadcast 20 wins out of 29.Though perhaps more crucially for England, they will avoid Germany, France, Portugal and Spain until the semi-final stage.Taking to X, one fan wrote: “BBC has first pick of the quarter finals. Phew.”Another said: “Good news, the BBC have the first pick of the Euro 2024 quarter finals. We should win.”A third wrote: “Just been announced BBC will show the England game Saturday afternoon, so glad not to endure ITV.”The best of England vs SlovakiaCHECK out all the best action from England’s rollercoaster Euro 2024 last-16 win over Slovakia.The Rest is Entertainment podcast shed some light on how the BBC and ITV share coverage of the tournament.Co-host Marina Hyde explained: “ITV and the BBC share out games at the Euros and, in fact, all tournaments.”They take it in turns to pick matches but last time around it was ITV’s turn to pick first.”You can choose anything right from the start, it’s like a draft. READ MORE SUN STORIES”But ITV thought, ‘OK, we’ll do semi-final pick one because we think England will do well in this tournament’.”So, the BBC then counter with their next pick – and this is what happened in the room, we’re giving you the inside track here – they countered with quarter-final pick one.”EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

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    Gary Neville ‘told off’ live on TV by Roy Keane and Ian Wright during England’s last-16 clash against Slovakia

    GARY NEVILLE received a light-hearted reprimand from Roy Keane and Ian Wright before England’s last-16 win over Slovakia at Euro 2024.The punditry trio were on hand to discuss the clash on ITV’s coverage where the Three Lions stunningly fought back to run out 2-1 winners.Gary Neville was told off by his peers on live on ITVCredit: ITVKeane and Wright didn’t appreciate his self-criticismCredit: ITVEngland came from behind and were seconds away from heading to the airport before Jude Bellingham’s spectacular bicycle kick and Harry Kane’s header saved their Euro 2024 dreams.Still, Neville referred to them as “woeful” in his post-match analysis, while Keane stated “how many excuses are we going to find?”But before the game got underway, Neville – who earned 85 caps for England – praised the high quality that exists within the squad.Before simultaneously putting himself down by saying: “You know this isn’t a team of Nevilles”.read more sport newsHis jesting comment was met with laughter, but also a prompt intervention from ex-Manchester United captain and colleague Keane.Keane, 52, said: “Why are you putting yourself down?”While Wright chimed immediately after and said: “Yeah, we’ve told you about that”.Despite Neville’s legendary career that’s seen him lift 18 trophies with his boyhood club, he’s regularly played down his achievements.Most read in Euro 2024EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANYBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWright and Neville enjoyed passionate celebrations after Bellingham’s last-gasp overhead kick equaliser.Neville blasted Gareth Southgate and urged him to make drastic changes ahead of the quarter-final against Switzerland on Saturday.Neville, 47, said: “Relief is the word of the day. We’ve been very lucky and we should thank our lucky stars.The Sun’s Charlie Wyett gives his thoughts as England scrape passed Slovakia by ‘skin of their teeth'”We were woeful and we’ve been woeful now for four games. “Not even in extra-time have we played particularly well. We drew Slovakia onto us and they were unlucky at the end. “We’ve got to change something dramatically now.”The best of England vs SlovakiaCHECK out all the best action from England’s rollercoaster Euro 2024 last-16 win over Slovakia. More

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    What are the lyrics to Slovenia’s national anthem? Song lyrics for Euro 2024 football tournament

    SLOVENIA’s national anthem is a patriotic toast to their strong-will and fraternity. This national anthem is just over 30 years-old and with just three verses, you won’t find it hard to learn the lyrics for Euro 2024.Slovenia’s national anthem was officially proclaimed until 1991Credit: gettyWhat are the lyrics to Slovenia’s national anthem?Verse 1Žive naj vsi narodiKi hrepene dočakat’ danDa koder sonce hodiPrepir iz sveta bo pregnanVerse 2 Da rojakProst bo vsakNe vrag, le sosed bo mejak!Verse 3 Da rojakProst bo vsakNe vrag, le sosed boNe vrag, le sosed bo mejak!What are the lyrics in English?Verse 1Live, oh live, all the nationsWho long and work for that bright dayWhen o’er earth’s habitationsNo war, no strife shall hold its swayMost read in Euro 2024Verse 2Who shall seeAll men freeNo more shall foes, but neighbours be!Five reasons for England to be positive after Slovenia drawVerse 3Who shall seeAll men freeNo more shall foes, but neighbours,No more shall foes, but neighbours be!Who composed the Slovenian national anthem?The ‘Zdravljica’ was composed by Stanko Premrl, a Slovene composer and priest.Stanko Premrl famously composed the music for what is now Slovenia’s national anthem in 1905. Vanja Drkusic sings the national anthem prior to the UEFA Euro 2024 Group C football match between Slovenia and SerbiaCredit: GETTYWho is Slovenian national anthem lyricist?The lyrics of the Slovenian national anthem are based on a poem called ‘Zdravljica’ that was written by 19th-century Slovenian poet France Prešeren. Inspired by the French Revolution, France Prešeren wanted to capture the essence of liberty and equality in his poem that would go on to be Slovenia’s national anthem. When was the Slovenian national anthem adopted?It wasn’t until Slovenia gained their independence in 1991 that the ‘Zdravljica’ was officially declared as the national anthem. Before then, from 1860 Slovenia’s national anthem was the ‘Naprej, zastava slave’ which translates to ‘Forward, Flag of Glory.’ The original anthem was the first ever piece of Slovene text to be translated into English.How to watch Euro 2024Slovenia vs. Portugal Monday July 1 20:00 in the EUFA Euro 2024. Click here for more updates on Euro 2024 football fixtures.READ MORE SUN STORIESEuro 2024 will be shown live on BBC and ITV this summer.You can live stream all the action from the BBC iPlayer or the ITV X app, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.Games are FREE to watch, so long as you have a valid TV licence. More

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    Watch moment Gary Neville gets interrupted live on TV by England fans as pundits are left in stitches

    GARY NEVILLE was interrupted on live TV by rowdy England fans to leave his fellow pundits in stitches.The former Manchester United full-back performed a double-whammy yesterday for the broadcaster.Jude Bellingham rescued England with a last-ditch bicycle kick against SlovakiaCredit: EPAFans were still singing the star’s name late at night as they interrupted Gary Neville’s analysisCredit: ITVHe firstly joined Ian Wright and Roy Keane in the studio for England’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Slovakia in the last-16 of Euro 2024.Neville celebrated wildly with Wright when Jude Bellingham’s bicycle kick rescued Gareth Southgate and his side with just 85 seconds left before Harry Kane won it in extra-time.The 49-year-old, who was capped 85 times by the Three Lions, then stayed on to work alongside Eni Aluko and Gaizka Mendieta for Spain’s 4-1 triumph against Georgia.Neville had regained his composure by this point during the evening’s coverage and was discussing England’s issues.READ MORE ON EURO 2024However, in the background viewers could hear singing from a group.And just as he was in full rant about what Southgate’s side needed to do to go on and win it, he was suddenly drowned out by a chorus of “Hey Jude” from nearby England fans in honour of Bellingham.Neville could not stop himself from laughing as both Aluko, Mendieta and host Mark Pougatch joined in the chuckling.“We just need a few pints like they’ve had,” joked Neville.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe ex-England No.2 to Roy Hodgson then attempted to try and continue to state his case only for the chant to continue to dominate the airwaves.Neville had earlier slammed Southgate’s tactics and demanded three substitutions were made at half-time against Slovakia.Ian Wright and Gary Neville go wild after Bellingham’s England equaliser… as eagle-eyed fans spot Roy Keane’s reactionEngland were dire in the opening 45 minutes and went in at the break 1-0 down after Ivan Schranz’s strike.With the ex-England right-back saying a change out wide was needed, with Cole Palmer and Anthony Gordon coming on.And Neville wanted Trent Alexander-Arnold to replace Kieran Trippier, so Kyle Walker could switch flanks to left-back.However, he was stunned earlier in the day before kick-off by his old United team-mate.The best of England vs SlovakiaCHECK out all the best action from England’s rollercoaster Euro 2024 last-16 win over Slovakia.Keane shocked Neville with a crude four-word outburst during the coverageKeane tipped the Three Lions to reach the quarter-finals in line with their status as favourites, but it was his follow up remark that had his team-mate in stitches.Giving his prediction for the match, Keane exclaimed: “I can’t see anything but an England win.”In response, Neville said: “He’s gone early, he’s gone early!”England ratings: Bellingham rescues woeful Three Lions as big names, and manager, have a shockerJUDE BELLINGHAM’S majestic overhead kick deep into stoppage time saved England from a humiliating Euros exit.Gareth Southgate’s side had been utterly woeful and looked to be heading home thanks to Ivan Schranz’s clever finish.But Bellingham came to the rescue in the 96th minute, brilliantly firing into the corner after Marc Guehi had flicked on Kyle Walker’s long throw.Remarkably, it was England’s first shot on target, summing how poor they had been.But another one came soon after, as 53 seconds into extra-time, Harry Kane headed home from close range to set up a quarter-final with Switzerland.It was as close a shave as it comes, and if they play like this against the Swiss, then they will be toast.Here’s how Tom Barclay rated England’s stars… and manager Southgate.Jordan Pickford: 5Appeared to hurt his left hand when taking a big whack in the warm-up, but still played. Fired a lot of long balls and was lucky not to be lobbed by David Strelec’s 45-yard strike.Kyle Walker: 4England’s second-most experienced player had a shocker. He looked uncharacteristically slow, his touch was heavy and his crossing was nowhere near good enough. But it was his long throw that led to Bellingham’s magic.John Stones: 4Said it was time for the senior pros to step up in the build-up to the game, but there was little sign of that until Bellingham did his thing, and he is only 21. Stones fired aimless long balls, gave it away and it was his mistake that almost led to Strelec’s trying his luck from range.Marc Guehi: 5Booked early after Kieran Trippier’s underhit pass meant he had to take out the excellent David Strelec, meaning he is out of the quarter-final. Ivan Schranz bamboozled him for Slovakia’s opener but his flick-on to Bellingham brought the leveller.Kieran Trippier: 4When Jude Bellingham’s good ball found Trippier on the edge of the box early doors, on his favoured right foot, you thought, ‘Here we go’. He smashed it into Row Z.Declan Rice: 5An old-school reducer on Juraj Kucka was a fair tackle, even if it left the 37-year-old hobbling. His curling effort with ten minutes to go cracked against the post.Kobbie Mainoo: 6FIRST start at a major tournament and our only decent performer in an horrendous first half from England. Blasted a volley over but was also booked for a late tackle.Bukayo Saka: 5We all know what a fantastic player Saka is for Arsenal, and for England in games gone by, but he rarely threatened here. Did go the distance though, and in a number of positions.Jude Bellingham: 7 and STAR MANCometh the hour, cometh the man. He had underwhelmed again until the 96th minute, but who cares when you step up like that.Phil Foden: 4Thought he had levelled early in the second half but his tap-in was ruled out by VAR after he was caught being, inexplicably, offside. Just off it all night, in danger of being dropped.Harry Kane: 6Still way off his best – he was nowhere to be seen in the first half and missed a free header after the break – but got it right when it counted in extra time.SUBSTITUTIONSCole Palmer (on for Kieran Trippier, 66): 7FANS were on their feet applauding when Southgate finally made a change and brought him on. So lively and with a lovely delivery, must be in with a chance of starting against the Swiss.Eberechi Eze (on for Kobbie Mainoo, 84): 6Did enough to put off Slovak full-back Peter Pekarik from turning home at close range in extra-time. Looked like he had been hit by a train when Denis Vavro walloped into him.Ivan Toney (on for Phil Foden, 90): 7GRABBED the assist for Kane’s winner by flicking on after a free-kick – which he had won with his strength – had been cleared.Conor Gallagher (on for Harry Kane, 105): 6Southgate rolled the dice in extra-time by trying to shut the game out, taking his captain off for the Chelsea midfielder.Ezri Konsa (on for Jude Bellingham, 105): 6Ditto to Gallagher as Konsa got his first minutes of the tournament in place of the hero Bellingham, which felt a risky strategy.MANAGERGareth Southgate: 3.A lucky, lucky man. Tactically, his team were all long ball, lacked any movement, and did not conjure up a shot on target until Bellingham’s wonder strike – and that came from Walker chucking it in the mixer. Subs took ages in the 90 and then felt risky as he sought to see the game out in extra-time.This prompted Keane to quip: “Story of my life!”The Irishman’s delivery reduced Neville to hysterics alongside him in the studio.READ MORE SUN STORIESKeane and Neville’s relationship dates back to their time together at Old Trafford.The pair made 322 appearances together for United, winning 17 major trophies with the club.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

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    ITV in broadcast blunder just moments before Jude Bellingham’s stunning equaliser for England against Slovakia

    EAGLE-EYED fans spotted an error on ITV just moments before Jude Bellingham rescued England with 85 seconds left.The Three Lions will face Switzerland in the quarter-finals next Saturday after a dramatic comeback saved Gareth Southgate’s job.ITV initially stated that there would only be five minutes added timeCredit: ITVThey quickly fixed their error after and changed it to sixCredit: ITVEngland were booed off at half time by their own supporters as they trailed Slovakia in their last-16 tie.Then they looked set for an embarrassing exit before Bellingham’s brilliant overhead kick in the 95th-minute sent the game to extra-time.However, some viewers noticed something amiss when the fourth official held the board up to signal how long would be played.The assistant referee signalled for six minutes of additional time as England chased their equaliser.READ MORE ON EURO 2024But ITV, whose cameras nearly missed a Slovakia wondergoal, incorrectly stated on their screen, next to the clock in the top left corner, that it would only be five before realising their error and changing it.“Who are these clowns,” blasted one confused viewer, while another asked: “ITV, is it five or six?”Within seconds of the additional half hour, Southgate’s men had turned the game completely on its head as Harry Kane pounced to make it 2-1.And, remarkably, that is how it ended as the Three Lions survived by the skin of their teeth.Most read in Euro 2024CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA victory looked a long way off at half time as Gary Neville demanded Southgate had to make THREE SUBSTITUTIONS in order to get ourselves back into it.Phil Foden had an equaliser ruled out for offside moments after the break but then they struggled to lay a glove on the Slovakians.Ian Wright and Gary Neville go wild after Bellingham’s England equaliser… as eagle-eyed fans spot Roy Keane’s reactionITV commentator Lee Dixon was then left flabbergasted as Slovakia’s Juraj Kucka escaped a red card with things looking grim.That was until right at the death when Bellingham’s moment of magic produced a goal with England’s first shot on target.And Kane’s header meant that England had the lead courtesy of their only two shots on target.Nevertheless, England are now through and can start planning for the Swiss next weekend.They secured their place in the last-eight by defeating holders Italy 2-0 on Saturday night.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

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    England fans fume as Slovakia dodge red card for foul on Mainoo with ITV commentator left stunned

    LEE DIXON and England supporters were left speechless after a Slovakia star escaped a second yellow card.The Three Lions were booed off at half time by their own supporters before they produced a dramatic comeback against Slovakia to set-up a Euro 2024 quarter-final with Switzerland.Fans were fuming when a Slovakian player escaped a second booking after fouling Kobbie MainooCredit: XSlovakia’s midfielder No.19 Juraj Kucka hacked down thew England aceCredit: AFPGary Neville demanded that boss Gareth Southgate had to make THREE SUBSTITUTIONS in order to get ourselves back into it.Phil Foden had an equaliser ruled out for offside moments after the break but then England were denied another boost.Five players were booked during the first half – four of which inside the opening 20 minutes – by referee Halil Muler.One of those was Slovakia’s Juraj Kucka.READ MORE ON EURO 2024However, it looked to everybody that the 37-year-old Slovan Bratislava midfielder would get his marching order just before the hour mark.Kobbie Mainoo attempted to burst into the area, but just as he got past the veteran, he was hacked down just outside the box.Despite awarding the free-kick, Muler decided to keep his cards in his pocket on this occasion and let the ace remain on the pitch.And that decision infuriated England supporters – including former Three Lions full-back Dixon.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe Arsenal legend was commentating on the game for ITV, and he asked: “How is that not a yellow?”Fans also took to the X to vent their fury, with one posting: “That should be a red card there btw. Mainoo breaking into the box and he’s already booked.”England BOOED off pitch after dire first-half against Slovakia as Euro 2024 hopes hang by a threadAnother wrote: “Mainoo made one foul in the first 3 minutes and got booked.“Kucka has made 3 since getting booked and hasn’t got a second yellow. Pathetic refereeing.”A third said: “Kucka has already done at least 3 fouls (1 from behind on Mainoo on an offensive play) since he has been booked.”England looked set for an embarrassing exit before Bellingham’s brilliant overhead kick in the 95th-minute sent the game to extra-time.Within seconds of the additional half hour, Southgate’s men had turned the game completely on its head as Harry Kane pounced to make it 2-1.And, remarkably, that is how it ended as the Three Lions survived by the skin of their teeth.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More