Andros Townsend Mocks Paul Merson in Italy vs. England Post-Match Reaction

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Published: April 1, 2015

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England winger Andros Townsend answered criticism from former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson in the best possible fashion during the Three Lions’ 1-1 draw with Italy in Turin, before posting his own light-hearted jibe at the pundit on social media.

Merson had previously claimed that the Tottenham Hotspur speedster shouldn’t be anywhere near the national team squad, but Townsend rose from the bench to score a stunning equaliser and help England turn in a much improved second-half performance.

Just in case Merson missed it, the winger posted a timely reminder on Twitter:



Here’s what the former Gunner—who previously became embroiled in a similar social media storm with Liverpool full-back Glen Johnson back in 2011, per Sportsmail—said about the Spurs man in the build-up to the game, per Liam Prenderville of the Daily Mirror:

If Townsend can get in then it opens it up for anybody.

The England manager is there watching the game (Manchester United vs. Tottenham) and he still gets picked. Townsend and Walker were the worst two players on the pitch.



Despite criticism, Townsend has actually fared pretty well for England since making his international bow back in October 2013. He gave Roy Hodgson’s side some major impetus with vibrant displays late on in the World Cup qualifying campaign, scoring a spectacular goal in the vital 4-1 win over Montenegro at Wembley.

As noted by OptaJoe in the wake of Townsend’s sumptuous finish against the Azzurri, he boasts a penchant for the spectacular when donning England colours:



Hodgson paid tribute to the performance of Townsend—who missed the World Cup due to injury—and fellow substitute Ross Barkley after their second-half showings in Turin, per Prenderville’s piece:

Both Andros Townsend and Ross Barkley turned the game. Barkley w...
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