![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/lauren-james-told-she-will-regret-england-sending-off-after-red-mist-descended/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/0_England-Women-v-Nigerian-Women-FIFA-Womens-World-Cup-Round-of-16-International-Football-Brisban.jpg&description=Former Lioness Sue Smith has spoken about the incident, while the decision is yet to be made on whether James' ban will be just the one game or upgraded to more England Women icon Sue Smith has said Lauren James' red card is a mistake the young Chelsea star will regret after standing on Nigerian player Michelle Alozie. James, who was sent off in the 87th minute in England's game against Nigeria in the round of 16, has released a statement following her actions, apologising to Alozie, the fans and her team-mates. The FA have also responded today, stating James has support from the England team and while her actions are described by them as 'wholly out of character', she feels 'full remorse'. Former Lioness Sue Smith has spoken about the incident, while the decision is yet to be made on whether James' ban will be just the one game or three - the latter meaning she would miss the rest of the tournament. Speaking exclusively to the Mirror on behalf of Paddy Power, the Lioness legend said Lauren James will regret the incident, but the main thing is she will learn from it. 'Lauren James was having the tournament of her life. With three goals and three assists, she was the real standout out player in the tournament," Smith said. 'She's been absolutely brilliant, and she took the tournament by storm. Everyone was talking about her because of her goals and the quality that she showed. 'She'll be absolutely gutted [about the stamp]. It was just one of those moments where the red mist descended. A lot of players will talk about that moment in their career where they just think, 'Oh, why did I do that?' And it's just an instant reaction. 'She would've been frustrated that she wasn't getting on the ball as much as she would have liked, and she'll regret it. She's a nice person and I can't imagine for one second that she would have wanted to hurt Michelle Alozie, she was just really frustrated. 'She's still young and she'll learn from it. It's not an experience that you necessari){kind=link}
Former Lioness Sue Smith has spoken about the incident, while the decision is yet to be made on whether James’ ban will be just the one game or upgraded to more
England Women icon Sue Smith has said Lauren James’ red card is a mistake the young Chelsea star will regret after standing on Nigerian player Michelle Alozie.
James, who was sent off in the 87th minute in England’s game against Nigeria in the round of 16, has released a statement following her actions, apologising to Alozie, the fans and her team-mates.
The FA have also responded today, stating James has support from the England team and while her actions are described by them as ‘wholly out of character’, she feels ‘full remorse’.
Former Lioness Sue Smith has spoken about the incident, while the decision is yet to be made on whether James’ ban will be just the one game or three – the latter meaning she would miss the rest of the tournament.