Gary Lineker received ‘standing ovation’ in Marks & Spencer following BBC suspension

Gary Lineker says he received a ‘standing ovation’ in Marks & Spencer following his BBC suspension (Mike Egerton/PA)

Gary Lineker said he received a “standing ovation” in a branch of Marks & Spencer after being suspended by the BBC earlier this year.

The Match Of The Day host, 62, was taken off air by the corporation after being caught up in a row over impartiality in March.