Phil Neville has admitted working as a commentator is harder than he thought after hundreds of viewers complained about his on-air performance during England's World Cup opener with Italy. Neville, a former player whose career included stints at Manchester United and Everton, was criticised for his lack of emotion and 'monotone' style during the game. Many viewers took to Twitter to criticise him, with several joking that England physio Gary Lewin who was stretchered off after injuring his ankle had actually 'fallen into a coma' listening to Neville. Scroll down for video The BBC has received hundreds of complaints about former England player Phil Neville's commentary
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Fans panned ex-Everton midfielder's performance in commentary box
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They brand him 'robotic', 'boring' and 'dull' during England vs Italy match
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He admits job is 'harder than I thought it was going to be' today
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BBC has received hundreds of complaints since Saturday night broadcast
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But wife Julie rallies to his side, telling fans she thinks 'he's good at talking'
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Comments come as some fans say she deserves an MBE for tolerating voice
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