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Police have joked on Twitter about using BBC football summariser Phil Neville's voice to calm England fans. | Police have joked on Twitter about using BBC football summariser Phil Neville's voice to calm England fans. |
He was criticised by some on social media for his dry delivery during England's match with Italy. | He was criticised by some on social media for his dry delivery during England's match with Italy. |
South Warwickshire police tweeted: "At least we know Phil Neville won't stir the crowds in the pubs into a frenzy." | South Warwickshire police tweeted: "At least we know Phil Neville won't stir the crowds in the pubs into a frenzy." |
In response, the BBC said the ex-Manchester United player was "an important, well respected member of our team". | |
"He will continue to play a key role throughout the tournament." the corporation added. | |
South Warwickshire police also tweeted after the injury to England physio Gary Lewin, who hurt his ankle during the match. | South Warwickshire police also tweeted after the injury to England physio Gary Lewin, who hurt his ankle during the match. |
They wrote: "England physio gets injured celebrating a goal. Don't U get injured from too much alcohol tonight." | They wrote: "England physio gets injured celebrating a goal. Don't U get injured from too much alcohol tonight." |
West Mercia police also joined in on the joke with a tweet of their own. | West Mercia police also joined in on the joke with a tweet of their own. |
The BBC said Neville was scheduled to co-commentate and act as a studio guest on a number of upcoming matches in the tournament. | The BBC said Neville was scheduled to co-commentate and act as a studio guest on a number of upcoming matches in the tournament. |
It said he had experience of working on previous high-profile matches for TV and radio and had been given training by the corporation. | It said he had experience of working on previous high-profile matches for TV and radio and had been given training by the corporation. |