Fans joke that Alan Shearer sounds like 'Sean Dyche in disguise' as they comment on Newcastle legend's voice during coverage of Euro 2024

Alan Shearer was compared to Sean Dyche by fans who commented on the Newcastle legend's gravelly voice during the BBC's live coverage of Euro 2024.

Shearer's voice was noticeably different from normal as he provided analysis of Italy's 2-1 win against Albania.

Everton boss Dyche is known for his rough voice and Shearer appeared to be speaking in a similar tone.

One fan wrote on X: 'What’s up with Shearer’s voice? Is he Sean Dyche in disguise?'.

Another user suggested that Shearer had been drinking whilst in Germany.   

They wrote: 'How many beers has Alan Shearer drank while he’s been in Germany

'Voice absolutely shot to bits'.

Another user added: 'What happened to Alan Shearer voice'.

In addition, another user wrote: 'Alan Shearer’s voice is completely gone'.

Another stated that Shearer sounded as if he had been smoking. They wrote: 'Alan Shearer sounds like he's been hanging out with Sean Dyche.... Eating all the gravel and smoking all the Benson's'.

One fan commented that Shearer was in need of a Strepsil. They wrote: 'I hope someone gives Shearer a Strepsil during the second half. He sounds like Sean Dyche.' 

Another added: 'Shearer has a hell of a job trying keep his Sean Dyche impression going all Euros'.