Ian Wright and Alan Shearer said they will not be appearing on Match of the Day this weekend in a show of solidarity with Gary Lineker, who is stepping back from his presenting duties amid his row with the BBC over its impartiality rules.
Lineker will not present Match of the Day, the BBC's flagship football programme, until further notice, the broadcaster announced in a statement on Friday.
The statement said: "When it comes to leading our football and sports coverage, Gary is second to none.
