Anthony Barry continues half-time interviews during World Cup matches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 6:01 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
England assistant coach Anthony Barry will maintain his role in conducting televised half-time interviews throughout the World Cup. His candid evaluation of the team's performance in the first half against Croatia, which ended 2-2, surprised some observers. Despite this, England's camp supports his honesty, believing it makes better use of the limited break time. Barry noted several areas of improvement for the team in his remarks. Meanwhile, the medical team is assessing forward Marcus Rashford's fitness after he reported muscle discomfort following the match against Croatia, but optimism remains regarding his availability for the upcoming game against Ghana.
- •Barry interviewed at half-time during England's match against Croatia.
- •England drew 2-2 at halftime and eventually won the match 4-2.
- •Barry emphasized nervous energy and tactical mistakes in his assessment.
- •Rashford experienced muscle discomfort post-match; he could play against Ghana.
- 6:01 PMYahoo Sports — England's Barry to continue with half-time interviews
- 6:01 PMBBC Sport — England's Barry to continue with half-time interviews
"England assistant coach Anthony Barry is cleared to continue conducting televised half-time interviews during the World Cup.
"England assistant coach Anthony Barry is cleared to continue conducting televised half-time interviews during the World Cup.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 6:01 PMEngland's Barry to continue with half-time interviews
England assistant coach Anthony Barry is cleared to continue conducting televised half-time interviews during the World Cup.
- BBC SportJun 19, 2026, 6:01 PMEngland's Barry to continue with half-time interviews
England assistant coach Anthony Barry is cleared to continue conducting televised half-time interviews during the World Cup.
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