Peter Crouch has cheeky response after being named 'Sexiest Football Pundit'

The former England striker was ranked first out of 38 candidates by an AI beauty tool last week.

Crouch came out on top after the study measured a series of criteria.

Pundits were scored on their facial symmetry and structure, health, smile and eyes and social media feedback.

The 43-year-old finished ahead of Ally McCoist and his former Tottenham team-mate Michael Dawson.

Meanwhile, Mark Chapman also made the top five on the list.

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However, Roy Keane was placed last out of the 38 male pundits assessed by the AI beauty tool.

Crouch was asked about the achievement live on TNT Sports on Sunday.

Appearing on the broadcaster's coverage of Spurs' 5-0 win at Southampton, he explained: "I feel let down by the human race to be honest.

"It's got this far, AI has managed to step in and that's the future."

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Crouch continued: "Very proud moment for me, it's been going round some WhatsApp groups. It was a matter of time."

Admitting he is used to being on different lists, the pundit continued: "I've been in some bad lists in my time.

"I was in the ugliest footballer XI not so long ago so this is a real back stronger moment for me."

Crouch has been a regular face on TV since retiring in 2019 and moving into punditry.

As a player, the ex-England star won 42 caps for the Three Lions, scoring 22 goals.

He also scored 106 times in 468 Premier League appearances for Stoke, Liverpool, Spurs, Portsmouth, Aston Villa, Southampton and Burnley.

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