I will get better as a commentator, Neville promises

Phil Neville has admitted working as a commentator is "harder than I thought" after hundreds of viewers complained about his on-air performance during the World Cup game between England and Italy.

Neville, a former player whose career included stints at Manchester United and Everton, was criticised for his lack of emotion and “monotone” style during the game.

Many viewers took to Twitter to criticise him, with several joking that England physio Gary Lewin who was stretchered off after injuring his ankle had actually “fallen into a coma” listening to Neville