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David Kent

ITV host provides insight into what Roy Keane is really like behind the scenes on Euro 2020 coverage

Even though there have been many sensational moments on the pitch at Euro 2020, some of the best things have come off the field during punditry.

We've seen Damien Duff not holding back when it came to England before eviscerating UEFA, Gary Lineker getting mocked by a hotshot striker from Sweden and Roy Keane getting praised by Piers Morgan, of all people, for his work with ITV.

The Corkman's refreshing honesty and blunt style of punditry has made him a fan favourite in the last two years with his work on Sky.

He was snapped up by ITV for their coverage of the Euros, where he was reunited with old pals Ian Wright, Gary Neville and Patrick Vieira, among others.

And ITV host Mark Pougatch has offered an insight into the cast of pundits that will work alongside him for tonight's semi final clash with Denmark.

The host has admitted that it’s Manchester United legend Roy Keane who they'll need to keep a special eye on.

Keane has been a highlight for ITV (ITV)

“There is no getting Roy into line or indulging him. It’s the same with any of them, if I ask a stupid question then I’ll get a look.”

Lee Dixon will be on commentary duties along with Sam Matterface and previously described just what it’s like working with the fearsome Keane.

"Roy is an absolute gem to work with because you don’t know what he is going to say next, so I love working with him from that point of view," Dixon told the Mirror Football podcast in 2018.

"He is an absolute football fanatic. He knows absolutely everything about every team. He comes in and says, ‘Did you see Colchester’s full-back yesterday?’ He watches football all the time, he knows all the scores and he is very, very keen on knowing everything about football that he can. He is brilliant to work with.

"It pains me to say it, but me and him have become quite friendly. I’m not sure what it is but he seems to quite like me!

“He has got a persona on TV, like we all have, and he does his stuff, where he’s not the biggest smiler in the world.”

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