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Eni Aluko reveals she has fled the country and is 'genuinely scared' after Joey Barton's vile sexist attacks triggered online abuse as ITV pundit confirms she has sought legal advice

Eni Aluko has revealed she felt 'scared' enough to leave the country following recent online attacks from Joey Barton.

Barton has made a number of sexist rants against several female former players, pundits and commentators having a role in the coverage and analysis of men's football in recent months.

His latest attack was aimed at former Chelsea and England star Eni Aluko and Lucy Ward, during their coverage of an FA Cup third-round clash between Crystal Palace and Everton for ITV.

Barton claimed the broadcaster reached a 'new low', however the rant stood out for the bizarre comparison to serial killers Fred and Rose West.