TV REVIEW: Gary Lineker looks like a dad at his first BBQ as Cesc Fabregas steals the show on BBC...

BBC's England Euro 2024 Coverage: Fabregas Shines As Lineker's Dad-like BBQ Appearance

Posted at 10:30 PM BST on June 16, 2024 and revised at 12:46 AM BST on June 17, 2024.

You desire concise scrutiny, but goodness gracious, the BBC's prelude contained an excessive amount of video compilations akin to a Rocky movie.

We were informed about the predominantly unhappy past of England. Then, there was a recount of the 2006 World Cup held in Germany, with a heartfelt nod to Sven-Goran Eriksson. We also read articles on Gareth Southgate and Serbia, as well as an interview of Harry Kane by Kelly Somers.

When we delved into analyzing, Cesc Fabregas delivered the most perceptive commentary. It made me contemplate whether the coach of Como in Italy could be a valuable addition to the managerial scene in England someday. Fabregas is an outstanding athlete, offers great insight, and also has good looks. Some people seem to possess everything, don't they?

During the warm-up, Micah Richards discussed tactics in an engaging manner. Joe Hart was attentive to the random balls flying towards him in the central area but seemed to be less knowledgeable about the team line-ups. He praised the outstanding goalkeeping skills of Serbia's substitute, Vanja Milinkovic-Savic.

When it comes to Rio Ferdinand, I'm just glad that he didn't act as embarrassingly as he did when he behaved like a die-hard Real Madrid supporter during the Champions League final.

and highlights of the team's past performances. Additionally, they interviewed several members of the team ahead of the game to get their thoughts and insights on the match. Overall, the coverage was comprehensive and engaging for football fans. The match between England and Serbia in the Euro 2024 tournament was featured on the BBC. They showcased a range of clips and summaries of the team's previous games, and spoke to various team members to hear their opinions and perspectives on the upcoming match. Overall, the coverage was thorough and interesting for football enthusiasts.

The standout performance of the analysis came from Cesc Fabregas, who particularly shone when discussing Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Despite their white-bottomed sneakers, all of those experts seem to have overlooked the fact that it was a casual Sunday at the BBC. Gary Lineker was hosting the program in a green knitted T-shirt.

When you visit the website of Next, you can see a piece of clothing being showcased by Lineker. He has collaborated with the British retailer to create his own fashion line. You can purchase the same item for just £16 and get the typical look of a father at his first summer barbecue.

During the commentary, we were accompanied by Guy Mowbray and Alan Shearer who provided their insights. Alan Shearer's co-commentary is not terrible to the point where it should be used as a form of torture for Guantanamo Bay prisoners the US military wants to break. However, it is not informative enough to be considered enlightening. It falls somewhere in the middle - still too stiff for my preference and occasionally stating the obvious, but tolerable.

During the interval period, Lineker altered his outfit into a more refined linen shirt, which seems to be another one of his Next clothing items costing £55. Fabregas was once again leading the conversation, especially when discussing Trent Alexander-Arnold's performance.

MediaCityUK opted for a prime location at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate for the BBC studio. You won't find any green screen here, as they went for actual property in the heart of Germany's capital.

England started their campaign with a victory, thanks to Jude Bellingham's goal which made the difference in a messy game.

I felt relieved that Rio Ferdinand didn't act as embarrassingly as he did during the Champions League final.

The ITV studio is located in the same square, but on a separate side. Some people have made jokes about how close the BBC is in the background, leading us to believe that those in charge of collecting our license fees may see it as a positive achievement.

Afterwards, it's important to combine that with sophisticated analysis. In my opinion, Fabregas was the standout player while I watched from my couch.