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ALAN SHEARER and Ian Wright teamed up on the first Match of the Day of the season to deliver a cringeworthy pun.

Newcastle legend Shearer serenaded Gary Lineker and the viewers with a rendition of Amy Winehouse hit Valerie.

Alan Shearer marked the first Match of the Day of the season with a cringeworthy pun
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Alan Shearer marked the first Match of the Day of the season with a cringeworthy punCredit: BBC MATCH OF THE DAY
Gary Lineker was left in disbelief following Shearer's gag
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Gary Lineker was left in disbelief following Shearer's gagCredit: BBC MATCH OF THE DAY
Shearer made the joke when talking about Southampton star Jan Valery
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Shearer made the joke when talking about Southampton star Jan ValeryCredit: BBC MATCH OF THE DAY

Although the joke went down like a lead balloon both with presenter Lineker.

The pun came during Shearer's analysis of Tottenham's 4-1 victory over Southampton.

The all-time Premier League record scorer criticised Jan Valery for not coming out to stop a Son Heung-min cross that led to Eric Dier's goal.

Shearer highlighted the Saints man and said: "Why doesn't he come on over?"

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Wright then quickly said: "Who?"

And in cringeworthy style Shearer replied to the tune of Valerie: "Valery."

Lineker could only muster an "oh dear" in response to the joke, and compared the two pundits to comedy duo Morecambe and Wise.

Shearer himself acknowledged the cheap shot, saying: "Sorry Gary."

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Fans though were left in hysterics by Shearer, pointing out that the joke was so bad it was actually good.

One wrote on social media: "Absolutely rank chat from Shearer. And I'm all for it."

Another added: "I don’t like myself for laughing at an Alan Shearer pun, but this is bloody fantastic."

A third joked with laughing emojis: "Shearer butchering an Amy Winehouse classic there."

While one comment read: "An absolute screamer from Shearer."

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