Gary Lineker, Steven Gerrard confirmed as part of BT Sport lineup

BT Sport has confirmed that Gary Lineker will front its Champions League coverage, while departing Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has joined the punditry lineup.

Lineker, who is the anchor of BBC football highlights show Match of the Day, will present the channel's coverage alongside regular host Jake Humphrey.

This morning at a launch event in London, the broadcaster confirmed that Gerrard, who will join MLS side Los Angeles Galaxy next month, will act as a pundit during a handful of Champions League matches next season.

Rio Ferdinand will also keep his punditry role, while Glenn Hoddle, Harry Redknapp and former referee Howard Webb have been added to the team.

BT will pay around £897m across three seasons for the rights to broadcast Champions League games.