Eniola Aluko

Athlete

United Kingdom

1987 - Present

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If young players are capable of playing 90 minutes every week at European clubs why prevent them from doing that?
Eniola Aluko
If a player has been affected by racist chanting, then it is up to the officials to stop the game and make sure a message is read out to the supporters asking them to stop.
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Standing up for what you believe in and being honest, telling the truth are all very liberating things.
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I am proud to say I got 102 caps. I tweeted on the day of my 100th that I was 'grateful.'
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After you're dating someone for a few weeks, you often don't become exclusive until you give yourself more time to know what a relationship could be like in the future. You can't get too excited too quickly.
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You've got to find a sweet spot where you skill meets your passion, meets your job.
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It's important for a player to leave on the right note. Even if you're not happy to be going, or your relationships at your old club have turned sour, it is always best to be respectful. Thank the club and its fans for their support and the opportunity they gave you and leave with head held high.
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My first experience playing for England was very scary and nerve wracking.
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My mum's an amazing woman, a huge part of my life. She's very entrepreneurial, owns a very successful business. I take a lot of inspiration from that. That has as much impact on my sport as being athletic does.
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You are going to fail in sport, you are going to win sometimes, you are going to be criticised sometimes, you are going to be applauded - so it gives you... well, it's certainly given me anyway, those real-life lessons that make you bulletproof.
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