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Colin Millar & Christopher Megrath

BBC's Gary Lineker caught up in awkward blunder after England beat Wales

BBC sports pundit Gary Lineker inadvertently said England's World Cup Round of 16 clash against Senegal would be airing on the incorrect channel.

Phil Foden achieved his first World Cup goal against Wales last night as Marcus Rashford put two away himself, handing the England team a 3 - 0 win. The match was broadcast on the BBC as was the previous 6 -2 victory for England over Iran.

That being said, it will be ITV airing the Three Lions playing Senegal on Sunday evening. Speaking after the full-time whistle, regular pundit Gary Lineker began to run through his typical advertising for the BBC before having to stop himself mid-sentence.

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