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.

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

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

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 Leicester City icon will leave his role as Match of the Day presenter at the end of the season - and several potential replacements have been linked with the high-profile job since his exit was an

Since the announcement of Lineker's departure on November 11, various names have been floated as potential successors, including Alex Scott, Kelly Cates, and Gabby Logan. However, it's Chapman, with his extensive experience hosting Match of the Day 2, Football Focus and other BBC Sport shows, who is seen as the frontrunner.