Alex Scott, a TV analyst, and former England defender plans to remain as a football presenter despite getting sexist remarks.
She disclosed to the Radio Times that she has received tweets recommending she stick to ironing and cooking, but that she feels a “duty to change stereotypes.”
Scott, 37, has also been criticized for her accent, and a prominent lawmaker has suggested she take elocution classes.
The former Strictly performer told that she wished to remain on the air despite receiving harassment.
The ex-Arsenal right-back, who made 140 appearances for England, has experienced opposition since switching to television presenting, including from former Labour minister and ex-Lords member Digby Jones, who criticized her accent and asked if she should receive elocution lessons.
The TV host, who is also a guest host on the One Show, stated that she informed Barbara Slater, the BBC’s head of sport, that she “didn’t want to be taken off the air, because then who wins?
Scott said: “I’ve received numerous tweets suggesting that I should be at home ironing or cooking.
“Those do not concern me, but occasionally people threaten my life, which must be regarded seriously.
I must alter attitudes by occupying this chair and discussing football.
England is among the favorites for the beginning of the Women’s European Championship on July 6.
On the first night, England will meet Austria at Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium under the direction of Dutch manager Sarina Wiegman, who won the 2017 Women’s European Championship with the Netherlands.
The Football Association reports that the number of women and girls playing female football has gradually increased throughout the years.
Scott stated that the game’s expansion has had negative consequences and that diversity within the teams must be addressed.
She stated that concrete pitches in council estate areas “are no longer as necessary” since “academies have sprung up two hours distant, and an inner-city street youngster lacks the financial resources to attend them.”
“When she looks at the England squad, one of the girls I tutor does not see herself represented… This should be addressed, “She stated,
