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Chelsea forward Eniola Aluko says England manager Mark Sampson's policy of not picking his squad based on form sends out a dangerous message.

Sampson did not select Aluko, 30, in his 23-strong squad for Euro 2017, despite her being last season's Women's Super League top-scorer.

"For all my life I've always looked at performance to justify rewards you get," Aluko told Â鶹Éç Radio 5 live Sport.

"Sports people, athletes, young people, anybody in life - the message and values the England team represents should be about hard work, putting your best foot forward and getting rewards for that.

"Mark Sampson has publicly said he doesn't pick on form so the other criteria [are] popularity, team dynamics and character.

"The message this is sending out is if you are popular with the manager you get into the team. You don't have to perform.

"It's a dangerous message to send out, particularly to young players."

This clip first appeared on 5 live Sport on Monday, 3rd April 2017.