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 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 on social media. With 8.9 million followers on Twitter, all eyes remain on Lineker.While he-s better known as a TV personality and philanthropist nowadays, Lineker-s football career marks him out as one of England-s greatest-ever players. But he wasn-t always destined for greatness. After helping his dad on his market as a youngster and being told he-d never make it by a school teacher, Lineker was a late bloomer, making his England debut at 24 and going on to play for a host of top clubs. Written by FourFourTwo journalist Chris Evans, this comprehensive look at Lineker-s career - on and off the pitch - covers his early years in Leicester, his rise to fame at Leiceste
