Fans SLAM the state of 'absolutely s***' pitch for England's clash with Denmark and claim it could 'ruin ankles', as Kyle Walker nearly suffers an injury and Alan Shearer bemoans the surface in Frankfurt

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The state of the Frankfurt pitch during England's Euro 2024 clash against Denmark left fans and pundits livid on Thursday night.

Alan Shearer also bemoaned the surface at the Frankfurt Arena, which was cutting up in the early stages of the game, with clumps of grass visible across the pitch. 

Speaking on BBC Sport, Shearer said: 'Looking at the pitch, it's cutting up all over'. 

Early in the game England defender Kyle Walker lost his footing and needed treatment amid fears that he may have suffered an ankle injury.

However, Walker was able to continue after changing his boots.

Fans complained about the state of the pitch during England's Euro 2024 clash v Denmark

Kyle Walker had to change his boots after he lost his footing but he was able to continue

There were concerns that Walker may have suffered an ankle injury but he was able to continue

Walker had to change his boots and was later involved in the build-up to Harry Kane's goal

The England right-back was later played a key part in the build-up as Harry Kane opened the scoring, although he almost slipped in the build-up.

Fans were heavily critical of the pitch, with one writing: 'This pitch is absolutely s*** btw'.

Another fan concurred as they wrote: 'Pitch looks shocking!'.

Alan Shearer bemoaned the state of the surface, which was cutting up early in the game

In addition, another user stated that the pitch was terrible. They wrote: 'Is it just me or does this pitch seem terrible'.

Another stated: 'This pitch is going to claim some ankles'.

Furthermore, another user wrote: 'What's with the pitch? Cutting up all over the place.'