- Rio Ferdinand and Jermaine Jenas had been on punditry obligation for the quarter-final tie
- The duo debated William Saliba’s efficiency however disagreed on one key level
- Comply with dwell protection of England’s Euro 2024 showdown with Switzerland HERE
Jermaine Jenas accused Rio Ferdinand of mendacity in an ungainly trade between the 2 pundits throughout France’s victory in opposition to Portugal at Euro 2024.
Les Blues knocked out Cristiano Ronaldo and Co in a dramatic penalty shootout final evening after Joao Felix noticed his effort, the one miss, hit the woodwork.
Each side missed a number of possibilities in a tense goalless stalemate however Ferdinand highlighted Saliba’s efficiency, insisting it was worthy of being ‘marvelled at’.
Saliba impressed for Arsenal throughout the 2023-24 season and has been ever-present beneath Didier Deschamps at worldwide stage after belatedly breaking by.
Jenas, nevertheless, believes the centre again was not examined sufficient by Portugal.
Jermaine Jenas accused Rio Ferdinand of mendacity in an ungainly trade dwell on the BBC
Ferdinand and Jenas debated throughout protection of France’s Euro 2024 win in opposition to Portugal
William Saliba was the topic of the dialogue with Jenas insisted he was not examined sufficient
‘We spoke about Saliba earlier than the sport,’ Ferdinand started. ‘The way in which he has commanded that field and any particular person battle he has and any duel he’s having he’s popping out on high. He is simply seemed so formidable and so commanding.
‘For someone so younger, in his first match, to indicate this sort of authority, I feel is one thing to marvel at.’
Jenas then replied: ‘I feel this can be a stretch. There’s not been any actual gamers put beneath main strain to defend.’
Trying to press residence his case, Ferdinand added: ‘I feel three balls have been put into the field and he is headed them out of the penalty field.
‘That is one thing it’s a must to do. You assume that is simply regular stuff, you see lots of people not doing it, you continue to need to do it.’
Saliba was capable of maintain off Cristiano Ronaldo and his team-mates earlier than the penalty shootout
Joao Felix missed the essential spot-kick along with his effort from 12 yards hitting the woodwork
Jenas let free a sly dig, stating ‘that’s his job’, main Ferdinand to hit again.
He mentioned: ‘Yeah, this can be a midfielder speaking who was all the time shouting, “The place are you? Are you able to stand up? Are you able to assist me?”‘
That, in flip, prompted Jenas to accuse him of mendacity.
‘That is a lie. That could be a lie,’ Jenas mentioned.
‘There’s just one one who defenders name on once they’re in bother, and it is a midfielder.’
Les Blues will play Spain within the semi-finals after the latter beat hosts Germany, Mikel Merino heading residence an extra-time winner within the 119th minute.
Within the different half of the draw, England face Switzerland this night with a spot within the closing 4 on the road. The Netherlands will tackle Turkey, in the meantime.
