Daniel Sturridge is getting quite the introduction to the world of American punditry.
The ex-England international is making his debut with Fox Sports this summer, serving as a studio analyst for the network’s coverage of Euro 2024.
Also serving as a studio analyst is notorious pot-stirrer Alexi Lalas, who continues to grace the airwaves with his unabashed style of punditry.
Lalas provided another example of his freeform commentary during a segment on Thursday, taking aim at England in a rant featuring a Justin Timberlake reference, a pointed mention of the very British term “whinging” and, of course, lots of yelling.
Sitting next to the ex-U.S. international, Sturridge could hardly contain himself, burying his head in his hand at one point while offering plenty of side-eyes to his colleague.
At the end of his diatribe, Lalas turned to Sturridge and demanded to know where he would play Phil Foden if he were in charge of England.
“Don’t put this on me Alexi,” was all could Sturridge could muster before breaking out in exasperated laughter.
Welcome to American television, Studge!
Watch Lalas go on England rant
“The embarrassment of talent, the wealth of ability that exists on this team. Figure it out.” 😳🏴@AlexiLalas has some words about England and Gareth Southgate’s current state ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/B7wfM1dWRw
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