The BBC has responded to the controversy surrounding Gary Lineker at Euro 2024, insisting they 'encourage' all pundits to be 'honest' and 'themselves' amid his scathing criticism of England's performances at the tournament. The BBC has responded to the controversy surrounding Gary Lineker at Euro 2024, insisting they 'encourage' all pundits to be 'honest' and 'themselves' amid his scathing criticism of England's performances at the tournament. BBC Lineker was scathing in his criticism of the England side, branding them 's**t' after their display. Yet the BBC are unperturbed and have told the Daily Mail they encourage their pundits to be as honest as possible. "We encourage all our pundits to be honest with their opinions and to be themselves," a BBC source said.

Source: BBC June 25, 2024 15:21 UTC