ITV host interrupts Euro 2024 broadcast to announce pundit has ‘withdrawn’ from role

MARK POUGATCH broke the news that Danny Rohl was leaving ITV's Euro 2024 coverage live on air.

The Sheffield Wednesday manager had been providing insight into the tournament.

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But Pougatch interrupted coverage of Portugal pasting Turkey to announce that Rohl, 35, was departing.

The Owls chief is returning to the UK to begin preparations for Wednesday's pre-season.

He and Pougatch were joined by Eni Aluko and Gary Neville in the studio yesterday.

And fans were impressed with his contributions, taking to X to share their thoughts.

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One wrote: "Real shame Danny Rohl has to leave the ITV studio to go to Sheffield Wednesday pre-season, a welcome voice on the panel."

Another posted: "Danny Rohl, Cesc and Thomas Frank have been head and shoulders above every other pundit during the Euros, not scared to say it how it is, knowledgable!"

A third write: "I have to admit I never heard of Danny Rohl before Euro 2024. But whenever he’s on I really enjoy his analysis, he is miles ahead of the other ITV pundits."

Viewers praised ITV for their "slick transition" during Saturday's Euro 2024 coverage.

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Host Pougatch was "substituted" for Laura Woods following Portugal's 4-0 win.

Woods stepped in for Pougatch as attention turned to Belgium vs Romania in the day's final match.

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Ahead of the changeover, Woods could be seen walking into the studio live on air.

As well as the presenter change, a fresh look to the pundits also followed as Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou joined the panel.

Fans loved the presenter substitution and were quick to react on social media.

One viewer wrote: "Can we have another slick transition from Laura Woods?"

Another added: "Slick transition from Woods. Incredible."