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Gary Lineker has defended the BBC’s coverage of England and insists his heavy criticism of the side isn’t personal. The 63-year-old blasted the Three Lions after their 1-1 draw with Denmark on Thursday, dubbing their performance ‘s**t’ after Harry Kane’s early goal was chalked off by Morten Hjulmand. Jarrod Bowen has since hit back at Lineker, expressing a belief his comments would be ‘more PG’. Given how England are undefeated at the competition, some feel Lineker – as well as fellow BBC pundits Micah Richards and Alan Shearer – are being overly negative. Yet Lineker has defended himself and …

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