Gary Linekar is Britain's favourite bad boy

London, Mar 24 : Former football player and now broadcaster Gary Linekar has landed the top spot in a poll of Britain's favourite bad boy even though he has never been booked in his entire career.

The poll, which was organized by OnePoll.com and 2,000 Brits were asked to participate, placed Simon Cowell at number two.

Prince Harry landed the third spot while Jude Law stood fourth.

Rounding off the top five was Brad Pitt.

"It's interesting to see Prince Harry at number three. He seems to have won the nations' hearts after his return from Afghanistan. People have forgiven him for his party-loving ways," The Sun quoted John Sewell of OnePoll.com, as saying.

The top 20 are:

1. Gary Lineker

2. Simon Cowell

3. Prince Harry

4. Jude Law

5. Brad Pitt

6. Russell Brand

7. Pete Doherty

8. David Beckham

9. Hugh Grant

10. James Nesbitt

11. Colin Farrell

12. Owen Wilson

13. Kiefer Sutherland

14. Calum Best

15. Jesse Metcalfe

16. Rob Lowe

17. Robbie Williams

18. Charlie Sheen

19. Matthew McConaughey

20. Jamie Theakston

ANI