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BBC announce star-studded lineup for Euro 2016 coverage

Published 13:19 9 May 2016 BST

Updated 13:57 9 May 2016 BST

Nooruddean Choudry
BBC announce star-studded lineup for Euro 2016 coverage

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Not long now.

With the domestic season nearly over and the Premier League already decided, thoughts are now turning to the summer's football, and more specifically the European Championships in France. Rio Ferdinand, Gabby Logan, Gary Lineker, Thierry Henry and Alan Shearer The BBC and ITV will be sharing the coverage of Euro 2016, and on Monday the Beeb were proud to announce their star-studded team of presenters and pundits for the prestigious competition. Regulars Gary Lineker, Gaby Logan and Alan Shearer will be joined by a veritable smorgasbord of expert analysers including big name recruits Rio Ferdinand and Thierry Henry. https://twitter.com/BBCSport/status/729628649394188288 They also boast (deep breath): Frank Lampard, Jurgen Klinsmann, Gianluca Vialli, Jens Lehmann, Robbie Savage, Neil Lennon, Martin Keown, Kevin Kilbane, Chris Waddle, John Hartson, Danny Murphy, Jermaine Jenas and Danny Mills. Director of BBC Sport Barbara Slater said:
"As excitement builds towards one of the most anticipated sporting events of 2016, we are delighted to bring audiences closer to the heart of the action than ever before with unparalleled coverage across TV, radio and enhanced personalised options across our digital services available 24/7. "This summer's Championship will bring the nation together to witness unmissable sporting moments, captivating audiences of all ages on football's biggest stage."

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