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FA to investigate England Women goalkeeping coach Lee Kendall

The Football Association launches an investigation into England Women goalkeeping coach Lee Kendall regarding alleged "unacceptable behaviour towards Eni Aluko".

The Football Association has launched an investigation into England Women goalkeeping coach Lee Kendall regarding alleged "unacceptable behaviour towards Eni Aluko".

The announcement comes a day after the FA apologised to striker Aluko for racially discriminatory remarks by former England head coach Mark Sampson.

Nigeria-born Aluko accused Kendall of speaking to her in a fake Caribbean accent.

In evidence given to a Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport select committee, the 30-year-old said: "I don't think he meant it maliciously. He may not have been aware of how annoying it got.

"I'm not Caribbean, I'm of African descent. I thought it was another example of an ignorant mindset and behaviour towards me."

An FA statement said on Thursday night: "The FA can confirm we are investigating England Women goalkeeping coach Lee Kendall following new evidence that came to light on Wednesday alleging unacceptable behaviour towards Eniola Aluko during an England camp."

Welshman Kendall, 36, was appointed in 2014 and enjoyed spells with Crystal Palace and Cardiff City before becoming a coach.

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