‘I won’t miss Match of the Day as that’s the person I am – I’ve never missed playing football, even though I loved it. The show will be fine – I’m thrilled to be leaving it in good health’ Gary Lineker tells FFT how he’s feeling about the end of an era

Gary Lineker has an exclusive interview with FourFourTwo.

Gary Lineker will host his final Match of the Day on May 25 – and he admits he doesn’t know how he’ll feel at the end of his very last show.

Lineker has presented the flagship highlights show since 1999, making him the longest-serving host in the history of Match of the Day.