Who could take over as Match of the Day host?

Mark Chapman, Gabby Logan and Alex Scott are among the frontrunners to replace Gary Lineker.

Mark Chapman, Gabby Logan and Alex Scott. 

With Gary Lineker set to leave his role as Match of the Day presenter at the end of the season, the BBC will soon begin the hunt for his replacement.

The former England forward has anchored the popular BBC show since 1999 and, here, the PA news agency takes a look at five candidates to replace Lineker.