There is one thing more precious to us Brits than our famed reserve... and that's honouring our word. This explains why BBC Match Of the Day presenter Gary Lineker presented the show in his underpants.
For those (outside the UK) wondering why the former Barcelona, Everton and Spurs striker did this, here is another Leicester City Supporter, MP Keith Vaz, explaining the context of the incident,
As you would expect from a former England international, Lineker, 55, took his preparation seriously,
and didn't scrub up too badly! You could even say he rose to the occasion.
Lineker only presented the opening segment in his underwear... much to the consternation of many a housewife, I'm sure!
In actual football news, Leicester City lost the opening game of the season to Hull City... so we'll likely be spared a repeat performance from Lineker next season!!
Here is the tweet that started it all...
Let's hope that Ian Wright doesn't pledge to do MOTD in his birthday suit should Arsenal win the league...
Yikes! Thankfully with Arsene Wenger still managing the Gunners, there's probably little to worry about on that score! ;)