Former England midfielder Jill Scott proved she hasn't lost any of her competitive fire during a tense moment in the Lionesses' Euro 2025 qualifier against Spain. The 37-year-old pundit, working pitchside for ITV, engaged in a heated exchange with Spanish superstar Alexia Putellas that quickly went viral.
Pitchside Tensions Boil Over
As Spain celebrated their 2-0 victory at the Estadio Nuevo Colombino in Huelva, Scott could be seen passionately debating with Barcelona's Putellas. The two-time Ballon d'Or winner appeared to take exception to Scott's analysis, leading to a fiery confrontation that had fans buzzing on social media.
Social Media Erupts
Viewers were quick to react to the incident, with many praising Scott for standing her ground. One fan tweeted: "Jill Scott not backing down from Alexia Putellas is everything! The passion is still there." Another added: "This is why we love Jill - never afraid to speak her mind, even to the best in the game."
From Player to Pundit
Since retiring after England's Euro 2022 triumph, Scott has become one of women's football's most recognisable pundits. Her no-nonsense approach and technical insight have made her a fan favourite, though this latest incident shows she hasn't lost her on-field intensity.
The match itself saw Spain extend their perfect qualifying record with goals from Aitana Bonmatí and Alexia Putellas, leaving England with work to do in their quest to reach next year's tournament in Switzerland.
