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BBC forced to mute Gary Lineker during celebrations alongside Ferdinand, Lampard & Richards following England's shootout win over Switzerland

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  • England beat Switzerland on penalties
  • Lineker swears during celebrations
  • England face the Netherlands next
  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Lineker, alongside former England internationals Rio Ferdinand, Frank Lampard and Micah Richards, leapt up in celebration as Trent Alexander-Arnold rifled in England's fifth and decisive penalty. The Three Lions won just their second penalty shootout ever in a European Championship and the pundits were beyond ecstatic. Lineker, perhaps fortunate they were not live on air during the shootout, did not hold back.

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  • WHAT LINEKER SAID

    Richards was quick to point out the video of their celebrations was muted at the end before Lineker had to admit why.

    Richards laughed: "Where's the sound gone Gaz? What happened?"

    Lineker replied: "I think, to be honest, I think I dropped the 'f-bomb'!"

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    WHAT NEXT FOR ENGLAND?

    Lineker will be dreaming of yet more celebrations this tournament as England progress to the semi-finals for the third time in four tournaments under Gareth Southgate. They will play the Netherlands before facing one of France or Spain in the final, should they make it.

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