Gary Lineker has spoken for the first time since the BBC reached a decision on his Match of the Day future, saying he is "glad we have found a way forward" as he prepares to return to presenting duties.
The broadcaster and former England footballer has been the regular anchor of the Saturday evening show, but was not involved in the most recent broadcast after claiming the Beeb told him to step back. A number of pundits also ruled themselves out of proceedings in solidarity with the 62-year-old, meaning no one presented the show.
Lineker had earlier hit out at the government's announcement of its border policy, describing the move as "beyond awful". He went on to compare the government's language to that used by Germany in the 1930s, prompting the BBC to hold talks with him.
