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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. England’s game plan appeared to be revealed inadvertently by Gary Neville, with the England assistant coach photographed 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.” 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!”