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VAR ‘not fit for purpose,’ Neville charges
Gary Neville says there's 'a lot more training and education to be done' before VAR should be used in the world's most prestigious football tournament

THE video assistant referee system is “not fit for purpose” at the World Cup, according to Gary Neville.

England’s dramatic win over Tunisia on Monday had its fair share of VAR controversy, with England being denied what appeared to be two certain penalties as Harry Kane was dragged down in the box.

Neither incident was picked up by VAR officials upon review, prompting widespread criticism of the process.

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