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Phil Neville Nails Post-Match Interview Following England's Controversial Women's World Cup Match Against Cameroon
Phil Neville issued an extremely strong worded post-match interview following England's controversial Women's World Cup match against Cameroon.
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The England coach didn't hold back as he condemned Cameroon's behaviour and antics during the fiery quarter-final fixture.
"Ellen White was onside - deal with it."
- Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) June 23, 2019
Phil Neville gave a passionate interview after #ENG's eventful victory over #CMR - he did not hold back.#FIFAWWC #ChangeTheGame pic.twitter.com/CAvJCZ4ZrT
"The behaviour was wrong and that's the image of women's football that has gone out worldwide," he said.
"It wasn't football for me, in terms of their behavior. Those images are going out worldwide and for me it's not right. There's a certain standard of behavior you have to adhere to. We know the rules... deal with it," he added.
England fans applauded his passionate interview. Here's some reaction from social media:
Phil Neville hitting the nail on the head :clap: 'That's not football for me.' #Lionesses
- Sheridan (@SheridanRobins) June 23, 2019
Phil Neville was right to say it as it is afterwards. Spot on. Couldn't stand there and be diplomatic. Horrible, horrible game.
- Jacqui Oatley (@JacquiOatley) June 23, 2019
Fair play to Phil Neville. Absolutely hammering the Cameroon players. And rightly so IMO.
- Max Rushden (@maxrushden) June 23, 2019
Phil Neville absolutely spot on there. Disgusting display from Cameroon. Not what we should be teaching young girls! Absolutely embarrassing!! #ENGCMR
- emilyhodgkinson (@E_J_H4757) June 23, 2019
Phil Neville is brutal. And its brilliant.
- Amy Laurence (@AmyLaurence301) June 23, 2019
'Thats not football for me'
Too right, Phil, too right.
Phil Neville nailed that interview #ENGCMR
- theboyriley (@theboyriley1) June 23, 2019
England resume their campaign against Norway on June 27 for a spot in the semi-finals.
Will the Lionesses go all the way? Let us know what you think.
Topics: Football News, Cameroon, Phil Neville, Football, England, Women's World Cup
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