Aluko worked in the media after retiring from playingEx-England international Eniola Aluko has apologised after posting a series of tweets appearing to criticise people placed on the government's furlough scheme amid the coronavirus pandemic. Aston Villa Women's sporting director said it created a "do-nothing" mentality and "culture of entitlement". The scheme, now extended until October, sees employees receive 80% of their monthly wages up to £2,500. In a statement on Wednesday, the 33-year-old said: "Opening up my tweets this morning to say sorry for any offence caused by any of my tweets on furlough last night. Aluko helped the Lionesses to third place at the 2015 Women's World Cup, as well as playing five times for Great Britain at the 2012 Olympics.

Source: BBC May 13, 2020 08:32 UTC