Thomas Frank<\/b> is poised to make a swift return to football this summer following his brief and challenging tenure at Tottenham Hotspur<\/b>. The 52-year-old tactician was dismissed from his post in North London this past February after a mere eight months in charge.<\/p>\n
Enduring a torrid campaign, he departed the club with an underwhelming record of 13 victories, ten draws and 15 defeats. However, the Danish coach<\/b> is now swapping the immense pressure of the dugout for the television studio.<\/p>\nA New Role with BBC Sport<\/h3>\n
Reports from The Guardian indicate that Frank has officially signed a contract with BBC Sport<\/b> to provide expert analysis for the impending World Cup<\/b> across the United States, Mexico and Canada.<\/p>\n
He will share his tactical insights alongside a heavyweight roster of established names. Viewers can expect to see him debating the finer points of the beautiful game with former England mainstays Wayne Rooney<\/b> and Alan Shearer<\/b>, as well as ex-goalkeeper Joe Hart<\/b> and prolific French striker Olivier Giroud<\/b>.<\/p>\n
In a fascinating broadcasting rivalry, the manager who preceded Frank at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has also secured a media gig for the global tournament. Ange Postecoglou<\/b> is set to cross the television divide to work for ITV<\/b>. The Australian coach will be providing his own brand of analysis, joining forces with outspoken studio regulars Gary Neville<\/b>, Ian Wright<\/b> and Roy Keane<\/b>.<\/p>\nEngland\u2019s Free-to-Air Television Schedule<\/h3>\n
Supporters back in the UK are guaranteed comprehensive access to the global spectacle, with all 104 matches<\/b> scheduled to be broadcast live on free-to-air television<\/b>. When it comes to following Gareth Southgate\u2019s England squad<\/b>, the broadcasting duties have been divided strategically between the two major networks.<\/p>\n
ITV<\/b> will take the reins for the Three Lions\u2019<\/b> tournament opener against Croatia and their final group stage fixture against Panama, alongside any potential quarter-final appearances.<\/p>\n
Conversely, the BBC<\/b> has placed a significant wager on the national team enjoying a deep run in the competition.<\/p>\n
They hold the exclusive rights to England\u2019s second group clash with Ghana<\/b> and will subsequently broadcast their knockout ties in the last-32, last-16 and the semi-finals should Southgate successfully guide his men through the latter stages.<\/p>\n
Ultimately, fans will have their choice of commentary for the grand finale on July 19<\/b>, as both broadcasters share the rights to the concluding match.<\/p>\n
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