What is England's 'ITV curse' and will it affect Euro 2020 clash with Denmark?
When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. England fans nationwide are demanding a change of broadcasting schedule ahead of their semi-final clash with Denmark, for fears of the dreaded ITV curse. The fears are completely justified as well. Since 1998 England have won just five tournament matches that have been shown on ITV. Losing nine and drawing 12. Schmeichel took aim at Pickford before England game: 'Not No.1'  Comparing that to BBC performances, they have won 16, drawn three and lost three. Perhaps, but the 73 per cent BBC win rate compared to ITVs 19 per cent win rate has continued this tournament. The only time Gareth Southgates men have failed to win was on ITV, their highly ridiculed 0-0 performance against a poor Scotland side. Opposed to their two epic results against Germany and Ukraine, both of which were shown on the Beeb. Even ITVs own Mark The Beast Labbett tweeted his dismay: "Its itvs patriotic duty to hand over the remainder of Englands campaign to the Beeb! Only thing worse would be bringing Adrian Chiles out of retirement, the undisputed Jonah of international football"  JUST IN: Varane 'very close' to signing for Man Utd as Real Madrid 'could accept 42m bid'