June 1995: Lineker poses with a couple of geisha girls, to promote Japan's participation in the international Umbro Cup in England (Brazil and Sweden also took part).
November 1986: Lineker watches a match at Filbert Street with his adoring Leicester public. He returned to the Midlands as a Barcelona star, having made his name worldwide in the 1986 World Cup.
October 1986: Lineker lines up for his new club, Barcelona
June 1986: Lineker and England team-mate John Barnes relax by the pool after a training session, ahead of the '86 World Cup in Mexico. Nice trunks, John.
March 1986: Lineker in his youthful prime, playing for Everton. This photo was taken at an FA Cup sixth-round match at Luton Town. Everton reached the final in 1986, but lost to Merseyside rivals Liverpool in a cracking final.
May 1985: Lineker shows off his Footballer of the Year trophy.
March 1985: A jubilant Lineker celebrates after scoring his first goal for England at Wembley Stadium, in a friendly against the Republic of Ireland.
December 1984: Lineker keeps his eye on the ball, during Leicester City's match Division One clash against Luton Town.
August 1983: Three recipients of the Adidas Golden Shoe Award for the 1982/83 season. From left: Steve Cammack (Div. Four, 25 goals for Scunthorpe), Gary Lineker (Div. Two, 26 goals for Leicester) and Kerry Dixon (Div. Three, 26 goals for Reading). First Division winner Luther Blisset, who scored 27 goals for Watford, was unable to attend due to his transfer to AC Milan.
July 1979: Early in Lineker's professional playing career, posing for a pre-season photo at Leicester City. He was 19 when this pic was taken.
