![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/lauren-james-sent-message-from-nigeria-star-she-stamped-on-during-world-cup-clash/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/0_England-v-Nigeria-Round-of-16-FIFA-Womens-World-Cup-Australia-New-Zealand-2023.jpg&description=England star Lauren James is waiting to learn the length of her suspension after being shown a straight red card in the last-16 clash between the Lionesses and Nigeria England star Lauren James has received support after a moment of madness that saw her sent off against Nigeria - from the player she stamped on! A tense last-16 clash was heading for extra time when James, who has previously lit up the tournament with a wonder goal against Denmark before starring in the 6-1 demolition against China, tangled to the ground with Michelle Alozie. Upon getting to her feet, the Chelsea player then petulantly stood on the back of her opponent. After initially receiving a yellow card, VAR consultation resulted in an inevitable red. England still scraped through on penalties, but what involvement the 21-year-old has with the Lionesses from here remains to be seen as she awaits the length of her ban. Coach Sarina Wiegman refused to condemn the forward afterwards, saying: "In a split-second, she just lost her emotions. And, of course, she does not want to hurt anyone. She is the sweetest person I know." And now Alozie herself has issued an admirable response to the incident, tweeting: "Abeg, rest. We are playing on the world's stage. This game is one of passion, insurmountable emotions, and moments. All respect for Lauren James." Appearing relaxed about the controversy, she later quote-tweeted her own post with the line: "Still a red though." And she then uploaded a photo of James' foot on her back, with the striker almost smiling in bemusement whilst on the deck, with the caption: "Life." HAVE YOUR SAY! Will the Lionesses win the World Cup? Comment below. Alozie was one of two Nigerian players to crucially miss in the shootout, blazing her penalty over as England eventually prevailed 4-2. And the 26-year-old was also posted a humble reflection after the African side came agonisingly close to a huge upset: "Self disappointment overcast with overwhelming pride for my teammates, g){kind=link}
England star Lauren James is waiting to learn the length of her suspension after being shown a straight red card in the last-16 clash between the Lionesses and Nigeria
England star Lauren James has received support after a moment of madness that saw her sent off against Nigeria – from the player she stamped on!
A tense last-16 clash was heading for extra time when James, who has previously lit up the tournament with a wonder goal against Denmark before starring in the 6-1 demolition against China, tangled to the ground with Michelle Alozie. Upon getting to her feet, the Chelsea player then petulantly stood on the back of her opponent.
After initially receiving a yellow card, VAR consultation resulted in an inevitable red. England still scraped through on penalties, but what involvement the 21-year-old has with the Lionesses from here remains to be seen as she awaits the length of her ban.
Coach Sarina Wiegman refused to condemn the forward afterwards, saying: “In a split-second, she just lost her emotions. And, of course, she does not want to hurt anyone. She is the sweetest person I know.”