Alan Shearer heads to Paris for daughter Hollie's 26th birthday after MOTD Saturday night shift

Alan Shearer made a swift exit from Match of The day this weekend to attend his daughter's birthday celebrations in Paris. 

The Newcastle legend spoke briefly in his podcast The Rest Is Football alongside Gary Lineker and Micah Richards before setting off. 

The trio discussed a range of topics from Tottenham's 1-1 draw against Man City to Man United's poor run of performances. 

After talking about Newcastle's upcoming match against Sunderland in the FA Cup, Lineker says: 'I'll ask you one more thing before you head off for your daughter's birthday'.

Then at the end of Shearer's segment he adds: 'Thanks for joining us albeit briefly. Have a great day and make sure to say happy birthday from us to Hollie.'

The singer, 26, who is in a relationship with England rugby star Joe Marchant, made sure to post snaps from the trip. 

Alan, along with his wife Lainya Shearer, who he has been married to since 1991, can be seen wrapped up against the cold as they pose in front of the Eiffel Tower.

Hollie is now adapting to life in Paris alongside Marchant, who has recently signed for French side Stade Francais. 

She is Alan's middle child with daughter Chloe, 28, the eldest and son Will, 18, the youngest.

Over the past few years Hollie has been working hard on her music career, often sharing updates to her followers.

And she already has a list of top stars backing her to make it big, including fellow Geordies Ant and Dec, Scarlett Moffatt and her ex-England and Newcastle ace dad.