Who are the commentators and pundits on ITV this weekend?

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 19: Former Footballers Ian Wright and Roy Keane speak as they present on ITV Sport prior to the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between Manchester United and Fulham at Old Trafford on March 19, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
ITV have assembled a top-notch cast to present this weekend's international action (Image credit: Getty Images)

The new era of the Three Lions begins on Friday and ITV will be covering both matches on ITV1 and ITVX.

England take on Albania at Wembley on Friday in their first game under Thomas Tuchel. Latvia are their visitors on Monday night as they complete a double-header to get World Cup qualifying underway.

ITV have drafted in their top team to bring us all the coverage.

Who are the commentators and pundits on ITV this weekend?

ITV television presenter Mark Pougatch prior to the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round Replay match between Aston Villa and Chelsea at Villa Park on February 7, 2024 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Joe Prior/Visionhaus via Getty Images) ITV Euro 2024

Mark Pougatch will spearhead this weekend's coverage (Image credit: Getty Images)

England vs Albania

Friday night's match against Albania is ITV's first chance to cast an eye over Tuchel's England and they've lined up their headline talents for the occasion.

Mark Pougatch hosts the action, joined by a punditry super-team of Ian Wright and Roy Keane.

ITV regulars Sam Matterface and Lee Dixon will be on hand to talk us through the action from the commentary gantry.

England vs Latvia

Thomas Tuchel smiles after being announced as England head coach, October 2024

New England manager Thomas Tuchel (Image credit: Alamy)

We'll be treated to the same ITV team when Latvia visit Wembley on Monday.

Mark Pougatch will anchor the coverage alongside Ian Wright and Roy Keane once more, while Sam Matterface and Lee Dixon will again handle commentary duty.

We expect and hope to see the legendary Gabriel Clarke on hand to bring us on-the-ground reports too.

Chris Nee

Chris is a freelance writer and the author of the High Protein Beef Paste football newsletter. He's based in Warwickshire and is the Head of Media for Coventry Sphinx.

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