Overview

• ITV confirmed Eni Aluko as one of its lead pundits for the UEFA Women’s European Championship, marking her return to the network’s coverage.
• Ian Wright will not be part of ITV’s tournament team despite his previous on-air contributions and advocacy for the women’s game.
• The broadcaster’s 19-strong presenting and punditry roster is exclusively female, with only Seb Hutchinson and Sam Matterface included as commentators.
• Aluko’s April comments suggesting Wright had “blocked” pathways for female broadcasters led to criticism and an apology he declined to accept.
• ITV Director of Sport Niall Sloane has promised “provoking punditry” to showcase diverse perspectives during the Women’s Euros.