BBC pundits Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney were not impressed by the first half of Croatia-Italy: ‘I needed to do something to keep myself awake,’ said the ex-Manchester United star.
The first half between Italy and Croatia ended in a goalless stalemate. Even though both sides had a big chance each, the overall performance didn’t satisfy ex-England strikers Shearer and Wayne, who commented on the game for the BBC.
Shearer described the opening 45 minutes as “flat and really poor, ” while Rooney joked that he needed “to do something” to keep himself awake.
Italy will qualify for the Round of 16 with a win or a draw while Croatia need three points to go beyond the group stage.
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“I needed to do something to keep myself awake!” 😂@alanshearer and @WayneRooney reflect on the first half between Croatia and Italy.#BBCEuros #Euro2024 #CROITA pic.twitter.com/bjTgdpnVA6
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Well if there waking up when England actually win something, they will be in a Comatose state for millenia!
On an international level, both these teams have achieved more than Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer
Have them watched England play?. They’ll likely blow theirs heads off.
I will never forget in 2006 when Shearer said (before the semi finals) that none of the Italy players were good enough to get in the England squad.