For Eni Aluko, taking the easy option has never been part of the attraction.
Having grown up on a council estate in Birmingham after migrating with her family from Nigeria, she has gone on to became a trailblazer for women’s football, representing England 102 times across five major tournaments, as well as Team GB at the 2012 Olympics, during a standout playing career featuring spells at top clubs including Chelsea and Juventus. In addition, Aluko did all this alongside training and practicing as a lawyer, whilst also making regular appearances on the media circuit.
But she has now arguably taken on her toughest challenge yet.
