BBC confirm World Cup 2018 pundits as Frank Lampard, Didier Drogba and Rio Ferdinand join Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer
THE BBC have confirmed their pundits for the 2018 World Cup… as Frank Lampard, Didier Drogba and Rio Ferdinand join Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer.
Pablo Zabaleta, Jurgen Klinsmann, Dan Walker and Alex Scott also join the star-studded crew for this summer’s tournament in Russia.
Gary Lineker will be joined by a host of big names for the BBC’s coverage of the World Cup this summerRex FeaturesDidier Drogba will be part of the BBC’s World Cup coverage in RussiaAFP
Mark Lawrenson, Danny Murphy and Gabby Logan are just three more huge names set to take to our screens.
Elsewhere, Phil Neville, Mark Chapman, Kevin Kilbane, Jermaine Jenas will head to Russia for this summer’s tournament.
The BBC revealed their all-star cast in a post-Match of the Day skit, featuring Lineker and Shearer.
The Ex-England strikers set-up a WhatsApp group thread, adding more and more big names.
Rio Ferdinand will take to our screens as part of the BBC’s teamRex FeaturesAlan Shearer will take his place alongside Gary Lineker in RussiaRex FeaturesAlex Scott will also hit our screens as part of the BBC’s star-studded teamRex FeaturesDan Walker will swap the BBC breakfast sofa for the World Cup hotseat this summerPA:Press Association
ITV revealed their own line-up on Monday – as Sky Sports pundit and Manchester United legend Gary Neville will lead their World Cup coverage in Russia.
Patrice Evra, Henrik Larsson, Martin O’Neill, Slaven Bilic and Mark Clattenburg will also be joining presenters Mark Pougatch and Jacqui Oatley.
Clive Tyldesley, Sam Matterface, Jon Champion and Joe Speight will be commentating all of the action.
Mark Lawrenson will continue his long relationship with the BBC in RussiaPA:Press AssociationJermaine Jenas will join the BBC crew for this summer’s World CupRex FeaturesJurgen Klinsmann is another big-name ex-pro to join the BBC teamGetty
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