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Former England striker Eni Aluko has apologised to Ian Wright for suggesting he risked blocking female pundits from getting opportunities in broadcasting.

In an interview with BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour, Aluko said there are only a "finite amount of opportunities" for women and that Wright needs to take notice of how much work he does in women's football.

The former Chelsea player, 38, has since faced scrutiny for her comments.

"Ian Wright is a brilliant broadcaster and role model whose support for the women's game has been significant," she said in a statement on Instagram.