A number of Twitter users seemed to think Bilic swore during his half-time analysis, although ITV are adamant the 47-year-old did not use any inappropriate language.

An ITV spokesman said: "Slaven Bilic did not swear during our broadcast last night. Any suggestion that he did is quite simply wrong."

One of the more colourful characters in the professional game, the broadcasters may have hoped they were on safe ground with Bilic who, apart from being a successful manager, is a multi-lingual qualified lawyer and an aspiring rock star.

Bilic's alleged obscenity came two minutes before the 9 pm watershed. His co-presenters appeared to react a muffled chortle of embarrassment.