the numbskullery is generational. all these pundits were international underachievers, awful managers, or both. none of these guys have been the brains of the operation, particularly the emotionally stunted manc contingent. what we're seeing is a continuation of their ego-driven thickheadedness. if anything, the current generation of england players are nothing like these ex-player-pundits. they're more well-rounded and cultured as players, and if anything maybe too humble
as for Wrighty, we love him, but he always a guy with his emotions in the drivers seat, and his punditry is driven by emotion as well. it's what makes him so watchable but also results in some crazy hot takes at times