Gary's Perks

[Sweder]

It seems Gary Lineker's position at the BBC is indeed an enviable one. Witness here a still from half time in tonight's England v Brazil match. I glanced up just as the director switched back from the first half 'highlights' - a nanosecond early as the poor 'fluffer' found to her horror.

Look at Lineker, the consumate professional - not a hair out of place and barely flushed
Hansen looks amused, Leonardo perplexed. Evidently Shearer needs to renegotiate his contract . . .

No doubt Golden Balls will rise to prolong his swansong. Fact is even at half time 'we' should be down to ten men - the ref's a homer and no mistake. Makes a change I guess.