Spotlight on Eni Aluko’s comments about Ian Wright deflects attention from real issue
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Eni Aluko clarifies comments on Ian Wright after backlash
- Eni Aluko apologised to Ian Wright for comments made on BBC Radio Four's Woman's Hour.
- Aluko's original comments suggested Wright's presence in football broadcasting limited opportunities for women.
- She clarified her intention was to highlight the overall scarcity of opportunities for women in football, not to criticise Wright specifically.
- Aluko praised Wright as a "brilliant broadcaster and role model" with a history of supporting women's football.
- Wright is a prominent advocate for women's football and frequently covers the England Women's team.