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| Gary Neville gaffe reveals England ‘strategy’ for Italy game | Gary Neville gaffe reveals England ‘strategy’ for Italy game |
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| England’s game plan appeared to be revealed inadvertently by Gary Neville, with the England assistant coach pictured carrying team instructions. The notes, written in blue ink on a team sheet, suggest Roy Hodgson is planning a high-tempo game against Italy. | |
| The notes read: “When the ball goes into the control zone – team must take at least 3 passes before hitting the [centre-forward] … if the defending team win the ball back they counter straight away.” | |
| Neville was dismissive of the blunder – prominent in the Mirror and Mail’s coverage – and posted on his Twitter account: “Media feel routine, innocuous training notes are the biggest story of the day. People surely are more interested in what Wazza [Wayne Rooney] said today! | Neville was dismissive of the blunder – prominent in the Mirror and Mail’s coverage – and posted on his Twitter account: “Media feel routine, innocuous training notes are the biggest story of the day. People surely are more interested in what Wazza [Wayne Rooney] said today! |