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Ian Wright declares 'I had to be here' as he makes ITV return for Lionesses Euro semi-final in his first women's game since Eni Aluko accused him of 'blocking' female pundits

Ian Wright issued a defiant statement as he made his return to Lioness punditry duty for their Euro semi-final against Italy following his heated row with Eni Aluko.

The Arsenal legend was not included in ITV's original tournament coverage but took his place on the line-up set to be part of the broadcaster's punditry team on Tuesday night.

The 61-year-old was be joined by former Chelsea manager Emma Hayes, ex-England star Karen Carney and presenter Laura Woods as England prepared to take on Italy at the Stade de Geneve in a bid to reach a second consecutive Euro final.