Gary Lineker reacts to rumours James Corden will replace him on Match of the Day

Fan-favourite Gary Lineker has made clear he is aware of the claims James Corden could be coming for his seat on Match of the Day.

The legendary football presenter has fronted BBC's Premier League highlights show since 1999 and is not expected to step away from the role any time soon. However, following West Ham supporter Corden's decision to quit The Late Late Show over in the US, rumours of his next role have spread.

The Gavin and Stacey star is a huge footie fan and could pose a threat to Lineker when he returns permanently to the UK.

England legend Lineker, 61, reacted to the reports of Corden potentially being the next MOTD presenter with a cryptic side-eyes emoji on Twitter, responding to a post on the topic.

Lineker may look for some clarity from his bosses and a chat over his future with the 2022/23 season coming to an end. Although it is unclear at this stage whether Corden would even be interested in the role.

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Corden, who has hosted his popular CBS talk show since 2015 after taking over from Craig Ferguson, only announced his departure from The Late Late Show this week. His contract was initially due to expire this summer, but an extension will see him continue on the show until spring 2023.

Lineker, meanwhile, is understood to earn £1.36m-a-year hosting Match of the Day alongsid pundits like Alan Shearer and Ian Wright.

His salary actually dropped from £1.75-a-year in 2020, with Lineker having recently left his additional role at BT Sport to follow Leicester on their Europa League journey before their group stage exit.

Having fallen down to the Europa Conference League, the Foxes were beaten by Roma on Thursday night in the semi-final, with Lineker taking the trip to Rome.

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