BBC ‘apologise’ to ex-England keeper Rob Green for ‘naughty’ throwback 2010 World Cup clip

BBC presenter Mark Chapman jokingly apologised to former England goalkeeper Rob Green as the broadcaster replayed the ex-shot stopper’s embarrassing error at the 2010 World Cup. The Three Lions will face USA at the 2022 World Cup, in a repeat of the game in which Green made his error.  

England earned a relatively favourable draw in Qatar on Friday. Gareth Southgate’s side will face the USA, Iran and either Scotland, Wales or Ukraine.  

A potential home nations clash will excite fans. Scotland still need to face Ukraine in their play-off semi-final, with the winner meeting Wales for a place at the World Cup in the winter.  

But the game with the USA also stands out. England drew 1-1 with the USMNT in 2010 in an incredibly disappointing tournament performance.  

And the BBC made a tongue-in-cheek apology to former goalkeeper Green for replaying his mistake to preview the game. Presenter Chapman and pundit Shearer joked that Green is unlikely to want to see the footage.  

“I have to apologise to Rob Green if you’re watching,” Chapman said as the rest of the studio laughed along. Ex-Newcastle striker Shearer added: “That is naughty, we must apologise for that, it obviously wasn’t his finest moment.”

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