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Gary Lineker aims dig at BBC during surprise ITV World Cup appearance

From the off, Lineker introduced the show before host Laura Woods interjected, telling him it was her job.

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Left / center-leftGary Lineker aims dig at BBC during surprise ITV World Cup appearance

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Right / center-rightGary Lineker pokes fun at BBC exit in hilarious shock ITV appearance - and makes dig at Beeb's 'work from home' World Cup

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Daily Mail UKNews report · Jun 21, 1:43 AM

Gary Lineker pokes fun at BBC exit in hilarious shock ITV appearance - and makes dig at Beeb's 'work from home' World Cup

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From the off, Lineker introduced the show before host Laura Woods interjected, telling him it was her job.

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Metro UKNews report · Jun 20, 8:48 PM

Gary Lineker aims dig at BBC during surprise ITV World Cup appearance

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Gary Lineker made a surprise appearance on ITV during Saturday night’s World Cup coverage (ITV) Gary Lineker could not resist a dig at the BBC after making a surprise appearance during ITV...

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