The presenter of Premier League games for Sky since 2017 will join Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan from next season

Kelly Cates has been confirmed as one of the hosts for Match of the Day next season alongside Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan as Gary Lineker bids farewell to the role

Kelly Cates says she found “barefaced lying” to her friends “horrendous” as she tried to keep her appointment as one of three main Match of the Day hosts for next season under wraps. The 49-year-old’s appointment alongside Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman to share presenting duties of the BBC’s flagship weekend Premier League highlights show and its midweek Champions League package from next season was confirmed on Wednesday.

Kelly Cates, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman have been confirmed as the new presenters of Match Of The Day for next season, trio taking over from Gary Lineker.

Match of the Day, the BBC’s flagship football highlights programme, will be presented by Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan from next season, the broadcaster has confirmed. The trio replace Gary Lineker,

Kelly Cates will share presenting duties of the BBC's flagship football show Match of the Day, along with co-hosts Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan.

Presenter Kelly Cates' future at Sky Sports was believed to be up in the air after it was confirmed that she would be one of three replacements for Gary Lineker on Match of the Day

Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan will replace Gary Lineker as Match of the Day presenters from next season, the BBC said on Wednesday, the first time the role will be shared between three presenters.

The trio will share presenting duties for Match of the Day, Match of the Day 2 and the BBC’s Champions League highlights show.