Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy believes that there's one obvious candidate to replace Gary Lineker when the face of the BBC show steps down next year.

Danny Murphy believes one contender should take over the MOTD hotseat from outgoing host Gary Lineker and has told the BBC they are the 'standout' candidate

The face of Match of the Day, Gary Lineker, will step down from his post at the end of the 2024/25 season – and Danny Murphy believes that there's one person in particular who should replace him

Gary Lineker is leaving Match of the Day at the end of the season after 25 years as host, leaving big shoes to fill on the BBC's iconic Premier League highlights show

Ex-Tottenham and England midfielder Danny Murphy has thrown his support behind Mark Chapman to take over from Gary Lineker as the face of Match of the Day. With long-serving Lineker set to depart from the BBC's flagship Premier League highlights show,