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Peter Shilton defends Kevin Keegan over his comments on female pundits, saying 'I can see what he is getting at' and ex-England manager's comments have been 'taken out of context'

Peter Shilton has defended Kevin Keegan amid controversy over the former England manager's comments on female football pundits.

Keegan, speaking at an event in Bristol, said he didn't like listening to 'an England lady footballer' providing analysis of Gareth Southgate's team.

'I don't think it's the same experience, I have a problem with that,' Keegan added.

Former England goalkeeper Shilton said he could 'see what Keegan was getting at' but believed the comments had been 'taken out of context.'

Shilton told GB News: 'In this day and age with equal opportunities in many things, women and men come together so much.