This new biography, the first for 30 years, provides a fascinating insight into the life of one of football's most celebrated players and personalities, and is a must-read for football or Match of the Day fans.There's no denying that whatever Gary Lineker does is big news, whether it's fronting some of the UK's most-watched sports coverage or causing controversy with his posts on social media. With 8.9 million followers on Twitter, all eyes are on Lineker.But while he's better known as a TV personality nowadays, Lineker's football career marks him out as one of England's greatest-ever strikers. But he wasn't always destined for greatness. After being told he'd never make it by a former school teacher and helping his dad on his fruit and veg market as a youngster, Lineker was a late bloomer, making his England debut at 24 and going on to play for a host of top clubs ' with every experience moulding the man we know so well today. This comprehensive biography of Gary Lineker's life and career, the first for 30 years, covers his early years in Leicester, his rise to fame at Leicester City and Everton, and his successful years at Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur.Lineker's stock has arguably never been higher, having come out on top of a high-profile rift with the BBC that caused its football coverage to come to a shuddering halt in March 2023 after being suspended for a tweet about the government's immigration policy. He's never far from the front pages and has shown no sign of toning down his stance.Turning 63 at the end of 2023, Lineker's BBC contract runs until 2025, so the prospect of him retiring or breaking his long-standing relationship with the corporation in the next couple of years. FourFourTwo journalist Chris Evans looks at the phenomenal career of this sporting legend ' one of England's deadliest strikers and one of the most likeable and respected sports figures today. The book also covers his time as a television presenter and his work as a philanthropist.Interviews to include: Mark Warburton, George Dewis, youth coach (Caldicott Road, Leicester City), Alan Smith, Mark Wallington, Kevin MacDonald, Ian Wilson, Gordon Milne, Keith Hackett, Terry Butcher, Gary Mabbutt, Chris Woods, Kerry Dixon, Chris Waddle, Howard Wilkinson, Gordon Milne, Gary McAllister, Mark Bright, Barry Davies, Paul Bracewell, Andy Gray, Ian Wilson, Neville Southall, Phil McNulty, Mark Lawrenson, Terry Butcher, Gary Stevens, Barry Davies, Chris Waddle, Mark Hughes, Steve Archibald, Patrick Barclay, Bernd Schuster, Txiki Begiristain, Nayim, John Moncur, Patrick Barclay, Paul Walsh, Paul Parker, Charlie Woods, Pierre Littbarski Nedum Onouha, Martin Keown.Praise for the author's last book:'If you like a rich and rewarding football read, look no further' - Patrick Barclay'Superbly insightful... a brilliant new perspective' ' talkSport'A fascinating read' - Barry Davies'Superb ' filled with great stories' - Daniel Taylor