Linesman has completely lost his bearings. Has been five yards infield all second half pic.twitter.com/taMUIx0RAI
— Adam Shergold (@adamjshergold) March 25, 2019
A linesman lost his bearings and spent several minutes patrolling his side of the pitch while five yards infield during Montenegro against England.
The assistant referee got in a muddle during Monday night’s Euro 2020 qualifier at the Podgorica City Stadium and strayed onto the field of play.
Amazing result considering the size difference #MONENG pic.twitter.com/wXlqWC1rOu
— Football Burp ⚽ (@FootballBurp) March 25, 2019
Evidently unaware of his trespassing, he remained there for a period of the second half as Gareth Southgate’s side recorded another thumping victory.
Fresh from beating Czech Republic 5-0 on Friday, the Three Lions firmed up their position at the top of Group A despite falling behind on 17 minutes.
Michael Keane equalised on the half-hour mark before Ross Barkley scored either side of half-time, with Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling completing the scoring.
Jordan Pickford's gone Full Mike Dean and it's too late to stage an intervention… #MONENG pic.twitter.com/lL2us1uCEb
— Cal (@chalveykid) March 25, 2019