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Gary Lineker has defended himself after his awkward interview with Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag on Saturday. The BBC presenter talked with the Red Devils manager just moments after his side had beaten Manchester City 2-1 to win the FA Cup. Lineker immediately started probing Ten Hag about his future, however, with the 63-year-old since facing a backlash online. The Match of the Day icon was blasted by Joey Barton, among others, but has now defended his actions – as well as those of Alan Shearer. Lineker told Shearer on The Rest is Football podcast: “People took a bit of umbrage to our q…

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