Shortly after the Nottingham Forest issue, Stuart Attwell was selected for Euro 2024 duty.

Stuart Attwell, the under-fire official, was included in the Euro 2024 referee selection less than 48 hours after his VAR rulings caused a rift between Nottingham Forest and Goodison Park.

23 APR 2024, 12:37

Days after stirring up controversy at Goodison Park, under fire official Stuart Attwell was named to the Euro 2024 squad (Image: Javier Garcia/REX/Shutterstock)

Stuart Attwell, a Premier League referee, has been selected to oversee VAR for this summer’s Euro 2024.

After failing to signal three strong Nottingham Forest penalty requests to referee Anthony Taylor during their visit to Everton on Sunday, the official found himself in the center of criticism. Forest then took to the public to criticize the VAR choice, citing Attwell’s purported backing of other candidates for relegation. Luton rendered him prejudiced.

Analysts and former players have voiced their disapproval of Forest for their public protest, although Attwell’s Sunday calls remain under investigation. However, he and David Coote, another Premier League referee, have been selected to operate VAR at this year’s Euros in Germany.