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Gary Lineker 'signs for his first acting job and is set to train fictional football team in the latest Apple TV series Ted Lasso'

He's branched out from professional football to broadcasting.

And Gary Lineker is now tipping his toe into the world of acting as he is reportedly set to train a fictional football team in his first managerial position in the second season of the much-loved Apple TV series Ted Lasso.

The former England star, 60, is allegedly set to train the fictional Premier League football team AFC Richmond as part of the upcoming season of the sitcom.

The footie legend has already filmed material for the second season alongside his Match Of The Day host Ian Wright

An inside source told The Sun: 'When Gary was approached to be a part of the show he absolutely jumped at the chance.