Gary Lineker has executed a dramatic about-face on his assertion he wouldn't watch Match of the Day by now indicating he 'can't miss' it. The former England striker witnessed his lengthy tenure presenting the BBC show conclude last season amid online backlash.

The programme made its return to television screens this weekend with fresh joint presenter Mark Chapman assuming control. Despite Lineker's contentious departure, he expressed his views on the BBC show quite plainly.

He posted a clip of Match of the Day's opening sequence on his Instagram story with the message: "Can't miss Match of the Day."

Lineker's endorsement arrives soon after he implied that he would seldom watch the show on Saturday evenings.

When questioned about his opinion on the new presenting lineup featuring Chapma

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