- Mark Sampson has recently been accused of racism and bullying by Eni Aluko
- His hands-on approach to training looked to be shrugged off by Lucy Bronze
- Sampson put his hands on Bronze’s shoulders during Tuesday’s training session
- But pictures appeared to show Bronze rejecting his attempts of encouragement
England Women manager Mark Sampson’s hands-on approach to training looked to be shrugged off by one of his players on Tuesday.
Boss Sampson – who has been accused of racism and bullying by striker Eni Aluko – put his hands on Lucy Bronze’s shoulders during the session.
However, pictures appeared to show the defender rejecting his attempts of encouragement as she stood up.
Mark Sampson put his hand on defender Lucy Bronze’s shoulders during Tuesday’s session
Pictures appeared to show the Lyon player rejecting his attempts of encouragement
The 34-year-old has denied the allegations made by Aluko and was cleared of any wrongdoing by both an internal Football Association review and an independent investigation.
Last week Sampson broke his silence on the matter to insist his ‘conscience is clear’, and expressed his desire to move on.
He will face further questions later when he holds a press conference at St George’s Park.
Bronze, who joined Lyon from Manchester City this summer, has become one of England’s best players under Sampson and has won 48 caps since her debut in 2013.
The 34-year-old Lionesses manager has been accused of racism and bullying by Eni Aluko