Le Saux quits BBC in World Cup row
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Your support makes all the difference.Graeme Le Saux has left the BBC after being dropped from its commentary team for England's World Cup matches.
The BBC has confirmed that the former England full-back and Independent columnist, who has become a regular on Match of the Day, is no longer working for the corporation. Le Saux had been due to be a pundit on Match of the Day tonight but resigned after being told the BBC wanted Mark Lawrenson instead as John Motson's co-commentator on England games at the World Cup.
A BBC spokeswoman said: "Graeme Le Saux was moved off the England commentary team because the BBC felt for games of this significance the audience would want the experience and expertise Mark Lawrenson brings to the commentary box. Graeme was offered an alternative role at the World Cup and opportunities to continue to learn and develop his skills within the BBC but he declined the offer."
The former Chelsea, Blackburn Rovers and Southampton defender played at left-back for England during the 1998 World Cup in France.
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