Gary Lineker's The Box features 'football-related task'

Gary Lineker's new show is set to feature a "football-related task".

The former England star stepped down from hosting Match of the Day earlier this year, but his new show, The Box, is set to hark back to his sporting roots.

A source told The Sun newspaper: "Given Gary’s association with the sport, the odds of a football-related task featuring on the series was always going to be high.

"The playing standard isn’t quite what he’s used to but having Gary’s input will bring a sense of credibility to the broadcast.

"He’s enjoyed filming the challenges so far and this one is no different, but it’s much more in his comfort zone."

Gary has been replaced on Match of the Day by a combination of Gabby Logan, Mark Chapman and Kelly Cates.

And Gabby recently revealed that she loves it when "older blokes" praise her work on Match of the Day.

The 52-year-old presenter told Daily Mail online: "What I’ve loved is how many women have said, 'It’s just so great', which is really lovely.

"There are still a small percentage of older blokes who feel that you’re treading on their patch, but they’re not as noisy as they used to be.

"So hopefully they’re used to it, and I love it when an older bloke comes up to me and says, 'I really like you on Match Of The Day.' Then you go, 'Oh, OK, I must be doing something right.'"

Gabby also admitted that the scrutiny her appointment to Match of the Day has brought has been "quite strange".

The broadcaster - who worked for ITV earlier in her career - said: "We couldn’t understand why everyone was so interested, but then you realise, actually, that this is a big, iconic, important show for people and that’s why they’re interested.

"It has been quite strange ... You go around doing your job, doing it as best you can, but Match Of The Day is a different level of scrutiny. You feel more watched."

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