Lineker picks Mitoma goal as best of the season - and he loves Hinsh finish too
Gary Lineker praised TWO Albion goals as he said an emotional goodbye to his Match Of The Day audience.
The former England striker picked out Kaoru Mitoma's finish against Chelsea at the Amex as the programme's goal of the season.
And he also said he enjoyed Jack Hinshelwood's cheeky finish at Tottenham as he assessed the final day's action.
Hinshelwood put Albion ahead with a back-heel as they won 4-1 at Lineker's old club Spurs.
He has scored three goals in the last two games and five for the season.
But it was the back-to-goal effort which really delighted Lineker.
He interrupted Micah Richards analysis and told viewers simply: 'I like this one!'
Ex-defender Richards put the spotlight on Hinshelwood as he assessed the match for the flagship BBC1 television programme.
He said: 'I've really enjoyed his development.
'He can play at the back, he can play in midfield.
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'When you're looking at a player's temperament, how they improve, do they get nervous?
'He comes from a footballing family, he is very calm and he has taken his opportunity with both hands.'
Looking at the back-heel, Richards added: 'This is really clever, brilliant. Just a little bit of movement and a nice finish.
'He is in the England under-21 squad as well.'
Lineker was given the casting vote for goal of the season and went for Mitoma over an effort from Omar Marmoush.
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Agreeing with Alan Shearer's nomination, he said: 'Mitoma's was a little bit different.
'We see lots of goals which are just blasted in but Mitoma's first touch, second touch, third touch and finish were exquisite.'
Lineker was presenting Match Of The Day for the final time after 25 years in the hot seat.
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