In his tenure, Sharman achieved the return of FA Cup football and England internationals back to ITV. He also brought back 'News at Ten' to ITV1. Peter Fincham, ITV's director of television, said: "Mark has made a terrific contribution to the success of ITV1 over the last four years and will be leaving ITV Sport and ITV News in the best of health. I'd like to wish him all the best for the future." Sharman started his career as an editor for ITV sport in the 1970s.