The BBC is denying reports of a row over who will replace Gary Lineker as presenter of Match of the Day. The corporation issued a statement amid claims Mark Chapman has refused a job share with sports presenter Kelly Somers.

Mark Chapman has joked that he ‘could do with a PA’ amid incessant speculation that could be in line to take over the reins from Gary Lineker as the host of Match of the Day. After 25 years at the helm,

The BBC's planned revamp of Match of the Day by sharing duties between two presenters has hit a roadblock with Mark Chapman reportedly rejecting the idea. The channel's flagship football highlights programme will be undergoing a big change next year when Gary Lineker steps down.