'Monotone' Neville surprise choice to replace Hansen on MOTD

Phil Neville will join a new-look Match of the Day team for next season as the BBC prepare for life after Alan Hansen.

Neville’s infamous monotone commentary on England’s opening World Cup match against Italy – which prompted 445 complaints – has not prevented the BBC from appointing the former Manchester United and Everton midfielder to its team of pundits for the highlights show.