Any temptation to go for younger, rotating hosts or a new format that appeals to that key demographic of 16-24 year olds should be skipped immediately.

Gary Lineker said hosting Match Of The Day for more than two decades has been “an absolute joy and privilege”, but that it is “the right time” for him to exit and “someone else to take the helm” as the BBC look to make changes to the programme.

Gary Lineker as host of BBC One's Match of the Day. The former England striker-turned-broadcaster will leave the long-running football highlights show after 25 years at the helm at the end of the season,