The selection of pundits for ITV's coverage of the Women's Euro 2025 has sparked controversy, specifically surrounding Eni Aluko and Ian Wright. ITV has confirmed that Aluko will be part of their punditry team for the tournament, which begins in July. However, Wright, a regular fixture in women's football broadcasts for ITV, will not be included. This decision comes after a public disagreement between Aluko and Wright earlier this year.

In April 2025, during an interview on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour, Aluko made comments about representation in women's football broadcasting. She stated that Wright "should be aware of" the extent of his punditry work in the women's game and emphasized the importance of ensuring women are not blocked from entering broadcasting within women's football. These remarks drew criticism, with many interpreting them as a suggestion that Wright was taking opportunities away from female pundits.

Aluko subsequently issued an apology on Instagram, stating that it was "wrong for Ian's name to be raised in that conversation" and expressing her "love and respect" for him. However, Wright responded on the same platform, stating that he could not accept her apology and that he was "very disappointed" by her comments. Several England players, including Alessia Russo, Mary Earps, Lauren Hemp, and Alex Greenwood, showed their support for Wright's stance by "liking" his post. Former international Izzy Christiansen also supported Wright.

Despite the controversy, ITV has included Aluko in their Euro 2025 coverage. Sources at ITV have stated that Wright's absence from the tournament coverage is not connected to the dispute with Aluko. Instead, it has been reported that Wright has prior commitments that clash with the Euros. He is scheduled to be the frontman of a new six-part series called 'From the Ground Up', which will follow him as he helps launch the first-ever girls' under-14 team at his childhood club, Ten Em Bee. He will be joined by Kelly Smith to promote female grassroots football and champion equality in the sport.

ITV had previously released a statement describing Wright as "an incredible advocate and ally, and a brilliant broadcaster of women's football". His absence from the Euros team has still raised eyebrows, given his extensive involvement in their women's football coverage, including the 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia. During that tournament, he worked in a pitch-side role for three matches as England reached the final.

Aluko has worked with ITV since the 2018 men's World Cup and was a key part of their coverage of the 2023 Women's World Cup alongside Wright. For Euro 2025, she will be joined by Karen Carney, Emma Hayes, Vicky Losada, Jayne Ludlow, and Laura Georges. Caroline Weir will be the only active player featured on ITV's coverage.

ITV's Euro 2025 coverage begins with the opening match between Finland and Iceland. Their coverage will also include England's first game against France, and their final group game against Wales.