Eniola Aluko

Athlete

United Kingdom

1987 - Present

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Unfortunately for me, my England career has massively been soured. Even when I won my 100th cap, what people didn't see was everything that happened before that - which was me in floods of tears - because of how I felt it was handled.
Eniola Aluko
Sometimes keeping a squad together can improve spirit and with it performances.
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If, say, a striker knows that scoring 30 goals in a season will lead to them winning a prestigious award then they will try that little bit harder because, regardless of what players may say, individual recognition on the world stage is important.
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Champions League football is one of the primary reasons I joined Juventus so I am determined to help the team succeed in the competition.
Eniola Aluko
Most clubs say they will not tolerate any forms of discrimination - that cannot be something that is just said. It needs to be acted on.
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I was obsessed with the character Atticus Finch. I really liked the idea of having a voice for the voiceless, getting someone justice against the odds. That really resonated with me.
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I think obviously the men's game has a greater emphasis on physique and strength and speed. The women's game can be quite skilful and tactical by comparison.
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I think having a back-up plan is never a bad thing. I would hate to be a male footballer and look back on 15 years of my career and think, 'Oh well, I've got a lot a money but what now?'
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For all his tactical genius Guardiola is also a manager who can be patient and loyal, who backs players to come out of bad patches and hit golden patches.
Eniola Aluko
If you drop a player when his form dips, sometimes it never quite comes back.
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