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Jacob Leeks

Martin Keown slammed for "embarrassing" Canada howler during World Cup 2022 clash

Martin Keown has been branded "embarrassing" by BBC viewers after he dropped a howler just 45 seconds into Canada's clash with Croatia.

The former Arsenal defender is serving as one of the co-commentators for the broadcaster at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. He was on duty alongside Steve Wilson in the gantry at the Khalifa International Stadium for Sunday's Group E clash.

In the very early stages of the game, in fact after only 45 seconds, Keown began discussing the set-up of Canada 's team. But he dropped a huge error as he appeared to forget which country he was talking about.

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