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'I can't watch an England game on TV without wishing it was me': Legendary broadcaster Clive Tyldesley on the agony of losing his 'prized' commentary job at ITV

Clive Tyldesley was like many of us who grew up as football fanatics - he fell in love with the game and followed one team - but quickly realised he loved every team.

After growing up as a Manchester United supporter in the 1970s, he developed what he calls an 'intoxicating romance' with watching games. Seven World Cups and eight European Championships later - as well as 20 Champions League finals in a row - the broadcaster is seen as the true voice of football.

From Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's last minute winner for Manchester United in the 1999 Champions League final to Wayne Rooney's debut stunner and plenty of England heartache, Tyldesley has seen it all.