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16th Jun 2016

Gary Neville completely forgets he’s not an England player when celebrating Daniel Sturridge’s goal

Sheer passion

Ben Kenyon

Roy Hodgson is one of football’s quiet men.

Win, lose or draw, you rarely see Hodgson jumping up and down, shaking his fists or doing Klinsmanns with the players after the game.

The same can’t be said for England’s assistant boss Gary Neville.

Several years as understudy to the reserved 68-year-old, none of this poise, calm and equanimity seems to have rubbed off on Neville.

When Daniel Sturridge poked home his late, late winner against Wales the former Manchester United captain was off the bench, down the touchline and piling on his England players.

In that glorious moment he had completely taken leave of his senses and forgotten that he wasn’t still playing in the England 11…and people loved it.

The sheer joy, passion and elation on his face was beautiful. He’s England through and through…

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