Ian Wright Joins ITV for Euro 2025 Semi-Final

Ian Wright will return to ITV's punditry team for England's Women's Euro 2025 semi-final against Italy, marking his first on-screen role in women's football since a public dispute with Eni Aluko. The controversy began after Aluko accused Wright of limiting opportunities for women in football broadcasting, a statement she later apologized for but which Wright did not accept. Though Wright was not initially set to appear on ITV for the semi-final, he remained involved in women's football throughout the tournament by co-hosting the Crossways podcast. Aluko, who worked as a pundit earlier in the tournament, has completed her ITV duties and will not feature in the semi-final or final. Wright will join Emma Hayes, Karen Carney, and Laura Woods for ITV's coverage. His return is significant amid ongoing debates about gender representation in football media.