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Danny Murphy has come in for heavy criticism for his commentary during England ’s 6-1 World Cup victory over Panama .
The former England midfielder is part of the BBC’s commentary team in Russia this summer and was selected as summariser for the Three Lions’ second Group G game in Nizhny Novgorod alongside Guy Mowbray.
However, he was panned on social media for being openly biased, as well as his monotone delivery.
England vs Panama: Story of the gameShow all 55 1 /55England vs Panama: Story of the game England vs Panama: Story of the game Harry Kane celebrates with team mates after scoring England's second
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England vs Panama: Story of the game Jesse Lingard goes up for the ball in between two Panama players
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England vs Panama: Story of the game Jesse Lingard receives treatment
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England vs Panama: Story of the game Gareth Southgate argues with the linesman
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England vs Panama: Story of the game Raheem Sterling, Harry Maguire and Harry Kane try to find space in the box
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England vs Panama: Story of the game John Stones heads in England's opening goal
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England vs Panama: Story of the game England fans take a selfie
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England vs Panama: Story of the game England players congratulate John Stones after he scored
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England vs Panama: Story of the game Harry Kane is tackled to the floor by Michael Murillo
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England vs Panama: Story of the game Referee Ghead Grisha shows the yellow card to Panama's Armando Cooper
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England vs Panama: Story of the game Jordan Pickford attempts a save
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England vs Panama: Story of the game Jesse Lingard is fouled by Fidel Escobar inside the penalty area resulting in England being awarded a penalty
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England vs Panama: Story of the game Harry Kane takes England's penalty
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England vs Panama: Story of the game Harry Kane scores England's second goal from the penalty spot
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England vs Panama: Story of the game Harry Kane races off to celebrate his goal followed by his teammates
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England vs Panama: Story of the game Ruben Loftus-Cheek fouls Anibal Godoy and receives a yellow card
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England vs Panama: Story of the game Jesse Lingard scores England's third goal
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England vs Panama: Story of the game Jesse Lingard celebrates scoring his goal with Raheem Sterling
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England vs Panama: Story of the game England players celebrate their third goal
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England vs Panama: Story of the game Ashley Young steps in between Harry Maguire and Roman Torres
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England vs Panama: Story of the game Referee Ghead Grisha talks with Panama's Michael Murillo and Roman Torres
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England vs Panama: Story of the game Kieran Trippier and Jose Luis Rodriguez
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England vs Panama: Story of the game John Stones heads in England's fourth goal
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England vs Panama: Story of the game England players celebrate with John Stones after he scored his second goal of the match and England's fourth
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England vs Panama: Story of the game Panama's goalkeeper Jaime Penedo reacts after England's fourth goal
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England vs Panama: Story of the game Anibal Godoy fouls Harry Kane for a penalty
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England vs Panama: Story of the game Harry Kane scores his second goal and England's fifth
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England vs Panama: Story of the game Harry Kane celebrates his goal with teammates
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England vs Panama: Story of the game Raheem Sterling is tackled by Jaime Penedo
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England vs Panama: Story of the game Ruben Loftus-Cheek shoots at goal before it is deflected in off Harry Kane to score England's sixth and to complete his hat-trick
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England vs Panama: Story of the game Harry Kane watches the ball go into the net
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England vs Panama: Story of the game England players congratulate Harry Kane on scoring his third and England's sixth
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England vs Panama: Story of the game Harry Kane is congratulated by Gareth Southgate as he is substituted off
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England vs Panama: Story of the game Michael Amir Murillo misses a chance to score
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England vs Panama: Story of the game Felipe Baloy scores Panama's first goal
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England vs Panama: Story of the game Panama fans celebrate their sides first ever World Cup goal
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England vs Panama: Story of the game Felipe Baloy celebrates as England players look on
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England vs Panama: Story of the game Harry Maguire complains to the referee
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England vs Panama: Story of the game Jordan Henderson and Alberto Quintero challenge for the ball
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England vs Panama: Story of the game Roman Torres reacts as Jordan Henderson shoots
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England vs Panama: Story of the game John Stones celebrates after the final whistle
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England vs Panama: Story of the game Panama players gather on the pitch at the end of the match
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England vs Panama: Story of the game Harry Kane clutches the match ball after scoring a hat trick
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England vs Panama: Story of the game Gareth Southgate celebrates England's win
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Viewers pointed out Murphy regularly referred to England as “we” during the team’s record rout over the Central American side .
One Twitter user called his co-commentary “absolute garbage”, with another urging the BBC to “get rid” of the 41-year-old former Liverpool midfielder.
“Dear BBC Sport. Can you asked Danny Murphy to stop referring to England as ‘we’ seeing as you’re a UK based channel and he should be an unbiased commentator,” another Twitter user wrote.
Another said: “Danny Murphy: ‘We we we...’ The BBC: impartial broadcasting.’”
Others described Murphy as “shockingly biased” and “embarrassing”.
Viewers accused Danny Murphy of being biased (PA) However, other viewers defended Murphy, with one saying: “We are allowed to be patriotic... I’m sure they will be saying ‘we’ on other nations’ commentary.”
Some viewers also rounded on Murphy for his perceived ignorance of certain aspects of world football.
After he suggested “any team in Europe would be proud to have” Nizhny Novgorod Stadium as their ground, one Twitter user responded: “What about any of the teams with much bigger and better stadiums, Danny?”
Another wrote: “Only Danny Murphy could spoil such an enjoyable first half by talking complete s***e from first minute to last.”
Viewers also mocked Murphy earlier in the tournament for his commentary during Spain and Portugal's thrilling 3-3 draw .
"He can’t go over the wall," declared Murphy, moments before Cristiano Ronaldo fired a free-kick over the wall to to equalise in the 88th minute.
"That’s why Danny Murphy is Danny Murphy and Ronaldo is Ronaldo," quipped one Twitter user.
During the England-Panama game, some also voiced displeasure at the 41-year-old’s apparent lack of enthusiasm as the Three Lions recorded their biggest win in World Cup history .
England vs Panama World Cup player ratingsShow all 22 1 /22England vs Panama World Cup player ratings England vs Panama World Cup player ratings <b>England:</b> Jordan Pickford 7 Had very little to do, and was an observer of England’s scoring antics alongside the rest of us
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England vs Panama World Cup player ratings Kyle Walker 7 Slightly unsure playing out from the back at times, but put in a good last-ditch tackle to deny Perez from close range
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England vs Panama World Cup player ratings John Stones 8 Showed his aerial ability to get two goals, and one of the better England defenders in possession
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England vs Panama World Cup player ratings Harry Maguire 7 Good going forward, but could be shaky in possession against better opposition
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England vs Panama World Cup player ratings Kieran Trippier 7 Great movement combining with Loftus-Cheek, and a couple of great deliveries from set pieces
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England vs Panama World Cup player ratings Ruben Loftus-Cheek 7 Combined well with Trippier and had a confident start on his full debut. Downside that he picked up a yellow card in the first half
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England vs Panama World Cup player ratings Jordan Henderson 8 A leader without the armband, Henderson looked confident and assured in possession
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England vs Panama World Cup player ratings Ashley Young 7 Had little to do defensively but looked good going forward. Will face much tougher tests facing his own goal.
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England vs Panama World Cup player ratings Jesse Lingard 9 England’s best player in the first half, fouled for the penalty, and scored a brilliant goal. Growing into his own talent.
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England vs Panama World Cup player ratings Raheem Sterling 7 Average once again, unlucky not to score from the well-worked free kick routine for goal number four for England.
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England vs Panama World Cup player ratings Harry Kane 8 Kept his calm from the penalty spot and led England from the front. Could be huge going forward against tougher opposition
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England vs Panama World Cup player ratings <b>Panaman:</b> Jaime Penedo 6 Tried to put off Harry Kane for both penalties and failed. Could do little about the rest of the goals and spent most of the game picking the ball out of his net.
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England vs Panama World Cup player ratings Michael Murillo 5 One of many to earn himself a yellow card after a poor foul on Raheem Sterling, and not at all comfortable in possession
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England vs Panama World Cup player ratings Roman Torres 5 The captain led with the unsporting antics from the front. Looked out of his depth as did the rest of his defence.
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England vs Panama World Cup player ratings Fidel Escobar 5 At fault for the foul that resulted in a penalty, and looked unable to cope with Harry Kane and co
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England vs Panama World Cup player ratings Eric Davis 5 One of many to have a lack of discipline and a very short fuse, poor.
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England vs Panama World Cup player ratings Gabriel Gomez 5 An experienced figure that struggled with the pace of the game, and the English attacking talent
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England vs Panama World Cup player ratings Edgar Barcenas 6 One of the better players for Panama but was taken off just as the game began to open up
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England vs Panama World Cup player ratings Armando Cooper 5 Another to have poor discipline and earned himself a booking, lacked quality as did many others
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England vs Panama World Cup player ratings Anibal Godoy 6 Had an early chance which he blasted wide, but did get into decent positions and could pose a threat for Tunisia
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England vs Panama World Cup player ratings Jose Luis Rodriguez 6 Offered some flashes of talent going forward, but struggled with his final ball
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England vs Panama World Cup player ratings Blas Perez 6 Had little to feed off going forward, could have had a tap in if it wasn’t for Kyle Walker’s intervention
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“Can Danny Murphy please try and sound interested or get a job he likes,” said one viewer.
Another asked: “How many goals do England have to score for Danny Murphy to get a little bit excited?”
Gareth Southgate’s team were 5-0 up by half-time as they sealed a place in the tournament’s second round by thumping Panama.
Spurs striker Harry Kane scored a hat-trick, including two penalties, with a brace from John Stones and a fine finish from Jesse Lingard completing the rout.
Panama’s Felipe Baloy scored a late consolation with his country’s first ever goal at a World Cup.
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