LAST PUNDIT STANDNIG: BBC THREE SETS OUT TO FIND THE NEXT GREAT FOOTBALL PUNDIT

The BBC have commissioned Last Pundit Standing, a new seven-part competition series for BBC Three and iPlayer from Boom Social and JLA Productions.

The new series will be hosted by former footballer and pundit Tory Deeney alongside content creator James Allcott and sets out to find the next great football pundit from a group of 12 creators who will be put through their paces - with the winner becoming one of the BBC's sport contributors.

Troy Deeney said: "I’m absolutely buzzing to co-host Last Pundit Standing. There’s something really special about the energy that surrounds an exciting new show like this. We’re bringing together some amazing creators in incredible locations, with some huge special guests. I can’t wait to dive in and have some fun over the series."

Alex Kay-Jelski, BBC Director of Sport, said: "These are 12 of the brightest football creators out there, the future of the football media industry. Seeing who comes out on top and lands the job should make great viewing."

More details will be announced in due course.