Spurs and England star Andros Townsend is a late addition to ITV's punditry team heading to Brazil for the World Cup.

Townsend, who played a key role in England's qualification for the tournament, is missing out on playing due to injury.

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The midfielder will join ITV's main presenting team, which includes Adrian Chiles, Roy Keane and Lee Dixon.

Other guests will include Sunderland manager Gus Poyet, Scotland manager Gordon Strachan, ex-England star Ian Wright, former England manager Glenn Hoddle, Republic of Ireland coach Martin O'Neill and World Cup winner for France Patrick Vieira.

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The commentary teams will include Clive Tyldesley, Sam Matterface, Andy Townsend and Clarke Carlisle.

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ITV's coverage starts with the opening ceremony at the newly-built Arena de Sao Paulo, followed by the opening game of the tournament between hosts Brazil and Croatia.

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The broadcaster will show 34 games in total across the tournament on ITV and ITV4, which will include at least two England group stage games against Costa Rica and Uruguay.

The World Cup kicks off on June 12.