ENI ALUKO has been ditched by ITV for England Women’s first match since she accused Ian Wright of blocking opportunities for female pundits.
The former Lioness star claimed in April that Wright, who works as a pundit on both men’s and women’s football matches, was blocking work opportunities for female pundits to work on women’s football.
Aluko later apologised to Wright, though the ex-Arsenal ace rejected her apology.
And following that exchange, ITV have not selected Aluko for punditry duty as the Lionesses face Portugal in the Nations League on Friday night.
The broadcaster has selected Anita Asante and Vicky Losada for punditry duty instead.
And according to the Daily Mail, the broadcaster has refused to confirm whether Aluko will be part of their coverage of the Women’s European Championships.
Insiders claim she may even be facing the axe completely, with one saying the choice to not select her for coverage against Portugal “does not bode well”; for her.
ITV have been approached for comment.
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