© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine Gary Lineker has confirmed he will get extra checks on his brain for signs of dementia.
The 60-year-old made the surprise comment after research studies showed that former professional footballers are three and a half times more likely to die from a brain disorder than the general population, prompting Parliament to launch an inquiry into sport's link to dementia. MORE: Gary Lineker shares hilarious family exchange with oldest son on TwitterWATCH: Ruth Langsford talks about her dad's dementiaSpeaking on talkSPORT radio, Gary revealed that he and his Match of the Day colleagues Alan Shearer and Ian Wright are worried about developing a brain disorder in the future. READ: New Alzheimer's blood test could.