Gary Lineker appears on BBC television shortly after England’s World Cup quarter-final victory over Norway, marking a surprise return to the broadcaster. Multiple outlets describe the appearance as a cameo tied to coverage of the match, with Lineker joining a World Cup reaction programme following the win. The reports also frame the appearance in context of his earlier departure from the BBC, describing it as controversial and noting that it has been about 14 months since he last appeared on BBC screens. One account says he returned by “gatecrashing” a segment related to analysis of the game, while another characterises the moment as a shock BBC return after the Norway match. The articles do not provide additional details about the terms of his return or whether it is a one-off appearance. Overall, the coverage agrees on the main points: Lineker is on BBC programming again after a prolonged absence, and his return comes in the immediate aftermath of England’s World Cup quarter-final win over Norway.