Sam Matterface has been announced as ITV’s lead football commentator, amidst his departure. His performance during England’s 2-1 win against Slovakia was heavily criticized by some, particularly for his use of “irrelevant” statistics. In contrast, Clive and Ally McCoist were praised for their insightful commentary and minimal use of statistics, emphasizing the importance of providing meaningful analysis. In another event, veteran commentator Clive Tyldesley marked his final commentary without any self-indulgence, directing his final words to Germany’s win against Denmark.

Meanwhile, his ITV colleague Mark Pougatch expressed gratitude and admiration for Tyldesley’s distinguished career. As the text concludes, it invites readers to join the new WhatsApp community for daily Mirror Football content and special offers, while providing an option to check out or read the Privacy Notice for further details.