Alan Shearer confirms stance on replacing Gary Lineker as Match of the Day host

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Alan Shearer would rather leave hosting Match of the Day to the professionals as Gary Lineker prepares to step down from the BBC show. With Lineker abruptly admitting that he will no longer host the fan-favourite program from next season, while continuing with the BBC until 2026 to cover their 2026 World Cup and FA Cup broadcasts, the hunt to replace him has now lingered for some time. Frontrunners Mark Chapman, Alex Scott, and Kelly Cates have all emerged as real contenders. But no concrete