Kelly Cates is expected to leave Sky Sports to become one of Gary Lineker’s successors as host of the BBC’s Match of the Day. Cates, the daughter of Liverpool great Sir Kenny Dalglish, is set to take up the role which will see her join Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan as the new regular presenters of the British broadcaster’s flagship highlights programme.

The BBC is reportedly lining up Sky Sports ’s Kelly Cates to replace Gary Lineker as the host of Match of the Day, in a dramatic format change for the show. Earlier this year, it was revealed that Lineker would be leaving the football highlights show, leaving viewers to speculate who would succeed him as the face of the series.

Kelly Cates is set to leave Sky to take over hosting duties on Match of the DaySky have already identified their preferred candidate to replace herLISTEN NOW: It's All Kicking Off! The reason why Pep Guardiola would walk from Manchester CitySky Sports have reportedly identified their preferred name to replace Kelly Cates as she prepares to leave the broadcasting giant.