Since hanging up his boots in 2011, Gary Neville has received praise from across the football community for his football punditry on Sky Sports. His most recent advocate, however, is a surprising one: actress Keira Knightley.
The Pirates of the Caribbean and Bend it Like Beckham star revealed her love of Neville’s no-nonsense analysis in an interview with the Sunday Telegraph’s Stella magazine, saying that football was the only reason she even has a TV.
“I have one because it was getting ridiculous watching football on the laptop,” Knightley said.
“[Neville] is just f****** amazing. Absolutely f****** amazing. His commentary… Well, it’s just amazing. He’s amazing.
“They’ve added loads of other [pundits] alongside him now, but I preferred it when it was pure Gary Neville.”
Her rapturous praise hasn’t gone unnoticed either, with England Coach Neville tweeting in response: “Haha! #benditlikeneville”
