Susanna Reid Hasn’t Got Time For Co-Host Alastair Campbell 'Sucking The Joy' Out Of England’s Euro 2020 Win

’You’re like Kasper Schmeichel. Any little bit of joy trying to get in the back of the net you’re there trying to stop it.”
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Susanna Reid wasn’t about to let her co-host Alastair Campbell bring Good Morning Britain viewers back down to earth following England’s Euro 2020 semi-final win on Thursday morning.

Alastair, who is a guest presenter on the ITV morning show, was accused of spoiling the mood with his decidedly measured tone.

After congratulating the England side on their 2-1 victory over Denmark, he criticised the decision to award the home side a penalty, which ultimately led the Three Lions to victory.

Alastair also said there were echoes of England’s Euro 1996 semi-final, which they famously lost to Germany.

Susanna Reid and Alastair Campbell on Good Morning Britain
Susanna Reid and Alastair Campbell on Good Morning Britain
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However, Susanna was having none of it and declared it the best football match she’d ever seen live.

When Alastair then began to pay tribute to the Danes, he was stopped in his tracks by Susanna and co-host Kate Garraway.

'What an atmosphere! It was the best football match I have ever seen being there in the crowd' - @susannareid100

Susanna, who watched the match at Wembley, discusses England's #EURO2020 win against Denmark with @campbellclaret and @kategarraway. pic.twitter.com/XijLIF7Mn0

— Good Morning Britain (@GMB) July 8, 2021

“You’re like Kasper Schmeichel, any little bit of joy trying to get in the back of the net you’re there trying to stop it,” Susanna told him.

Viewers were similarly unimpressed…

Alastair Campbell sucking the joy away from us this morning !! @gmb

— joanne rumsby (@joannerumsby) July 8, 2021

Could not have picked a more negative “Anchor” man to have on after the fantastic England win!!🎉🎉🏴🏴… why Alastair Campbell… really taking the enjoyment out of such an amazing day and result🏴🏴🏴 #ItsComingHome

— rwal (@rwal01475069) July 8, 2021

Cheer up Alastair Campbell or get off the show

— Ali (@Alilouise69) July 8, 2021

Great feel good story and @GMB have Alastair Campbell putting his wet weather weekend opinion on. What a way to sour the mood 🙄🙄

— fat boy not slim! (@bigev84) July 8, 2021

@GMB - #AlastairCampbell ‘presenting’ AGAIN! Bringing the mood of the country down AGAIN!

— Olga (@Olga03713154) July 8, 2021

I wish just for today there was another presenter this morning! Alastair Campbell has been so negative about England’s win and the fans… Just not right 😡

— Dina Aks (@AksDina) July 8, 2021

Alastair Campbell bore off ‘ Mister Morning miserable...

— Maria White (@Mia699) July 8, 2021

Can i speak on behalf of England when i say… Alastair Campbell… please just SHUT THE HELL UP… goon! 😆 #GMB #goodmorningbritain

— Monday Night Carlo Retro Sales ♟🧩 🏴 (@MNCretrosales) July 8, 2021

Meanwhile David Beckham, Adele and Dua Lipa were among the famous faces celebrating England’s historic win.

Adele shared a video of her brilliant reaction to the moment England captain Harry Kane fired in the winning goal.

Sharing a clip on her Instagram, the singer can be seen jumping around her living room and screaming – first in horror when Kane’s penalty was saved, and then in delight when the ball rebounded off keeper Kasper Schmeichel and the captain managed to find the net.

Gareth Southgate’s men will play Italy on Sunday – England’s first major international final since the 1966 World Cup.

Good Morning Britain airs weekdays at 6am on ITV.

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