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ITV Excludes Eni Aluko from Lionesses' Coverage, Euros Role in Question

ITV’s appointment of Anita Asante, Vicky Losada signals uncertainty over Eni Aluko’s pundit role.

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Overview

  • ITV has left Eni Aluko off its punditry team for England’s Nations League match against Portugal.
  • The broadcaster selected former internationals Anita Asante, Vicky Losada for its live ITV4 coverage instead of Aluko.
  • Aluko’s omission comes after her April comments accusing Ian Wright of limiting opportunities for female football pundits.
  • Ian Wright rejected her apology and received a statement of support from ITV, which praised his advocacy for women’s football.
  • ITV has not confirmed whether Aluko will feature in its coverage of the upcoming Women’s European Championship, raising questions about her summer assignment.