I'm not Gary...the only cause I'm promoting is Match of the Day!

KELLY CATES has not spoken to the "adored" Gary Lineker before joining Match of the Day this season because "I don't want to be Gary".

- BY NEIL McLEMAN

And the Sky Sports presenter vowed not to use her platform to promote political and social causes like her BBC predecessor.

Kenny Dalglish's daughter will have a hectic season sharing coverage of 215 live Premier League games on Sky Sports and being part of new MOTD team along with Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan.

But Cates has not sought advice from the former England striker (below) about her new role.

Speaking before the launch of the new Sky Sports Premier League season, Cates said: "No, he hasn't got in touch and I haven't got in touch with him, but not because we're avoiding each other. We just don't know each other.