GARY LINEKER has revealed which pundit he will miss working with the most after quitting Match of the Day.
The 64-year-old is stepping down as presenter of the highlights show at the end of this season.
Lineker will cover FA Cup games next campaign and the 2026 World Cup for the BBC before retiring.
After 26 years as Match of the Day host, the ex-striker has worked with many of the best pundits in the game.
Asked for his favourite, Lineker told FourFourTwo: “I don’t like any of the others… that’s a joke.
“I’ll miss Danny Murphy, a really underrated pundit, analytically good, and always fun to be around.”
Lineker ruled out Alan Shearer and Micah Richards as he will still be working with them on their Rest Is Football Podcast.
Former England midfielder Murphy first appeared on Match of the Day in August 2013 before he officially hung up his boots.
The ex-Liverpool and Fulham star’s broadcasting career also extends to the radio, with him regularly on BBC 5Live and talkSPORT.
Lineker’s replacement as Match of the Day host was revealed in January.
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The Beeb announced that Mark Chapman, Gabby Logan and Kelly Cates will share the role on a rotating basis.
Asked why a trio are needed, Lineker explained: “That’s probably down to the fact it’s a massive commitment.
“Those three have all got families, and if you’re saying someone is going to do it for the next ten or 20 years, then your weekends are gone.
“That might be it, I don’t know. I didn’t get involved in any of that.
“I take it as a compliment that they’ve named three, but I suspect it’s not due to that.
“I haven’t seen them yet to speak to them, but I will do.
“They’ll be fine and they’ll do a great job. I’ve known them all for years, they’re top presenters.”
