The former England striker has presented BBC flagship show Match of the Day since 1999 and he's tipped a Man United star to one day replace him
Mount signed for Manchester United from Chelsea this summer and, aged 24, the £60million recruit has plenty of years left in the tank before having to think about his secondary career. However, might that come on the flagship BBC show when presenter Lineker - handed the role in 1999 - hangs up his microphone?
Speaking on the popular trio's Rest is Football podcast, Shearer picked James Maddison as a pundit in the making, while former Manchester City defender Richards opted for Conor Coady after working with the Leicester City man for Sky Sports previously. Shearer also suggested City graduate Kasper Schmeichel as an option.
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