Alex Scott: I will carry on despite sexist abuse

Alex Scott, a TV pundit and former England defender, has received misogynistic comments, but she plans to keep presenting football.

She told the Radio Times that she felt a responsibility to change the perception that she was a cook.

One senior politician suggested she have elocution lessons because of her accent.

She said she wanted to stay on air.

The Women's European Championships will be broadcasted by the British Broadcasting Corporation.

The ex-Arsenal right-back, who made 140 appearances for England, has faced backlash since making the switch to television presenting, including from a former Labour minister who asked if she could give her elocution lessons.

The host of the One Show said she told the director of sport that she didn't want to be taken off air because of who won.

Scott said that he's had so many people tell him to be at home cooking or ironing.

Sometimes people threaten my life and need to be taken seriously.

It's my duty to change people's perception by talking about football.

England are one of the favorites for the Women's European Championship.

England's first challenge will be against Austria on the opening night of the tournament at Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium.

The Football Association says that female football has become more popular over the years.

Scott said that the game's growth has had its drawbacks and that it needs to be addressed.

Academies have appeared that are maybe two hours away, and an inner-city street kid doesn't have the financial means to access them, she said.

When she looks at the England team, she doesn't see herself represented. She said that needed to be addressed.