 England star Lauren James will be available to play again at the Women's World Cup after Fifa's disciplinary panel ruled that her sending off against Nigeria was not a serious act of foul play. The 21-year-old, who has been the Lionesses' best player of the tournament so far, was shown a red card in the 87th minute of the side's last-16 win over Nigeria after stamping on the back of Michelle Alozie. Despite being reduced to 10 players, England's resolute rearguard held firm during extra-time before claiming a 4-2 victory in the shootout as Chloe Kelly netted an emphatic final spot-kick. As a result of the red card, James was automatically suspended for England's upcoming quarter-final against Colombia on Saturday while it had the potential to turn into a three-game ban – or more – if deemed violent conduct by Fifa's disciplinary panel. On Tuesday, England confirmed they had decided to appeal a lengthier ban and put forward representation on behalf of James, with Fifa now confirming the decision of the disciplinary hearing. MORE : Colombia captain Catalina Usme sends message to England ahead of Women's World Cup clash For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.){kind=link}
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England star Lauren James will be available to play again at the Women’s World Cup should the Lionesses reach the final, after Fifa’s disciplinary panel ruled that her sending off against Nigeria was not a serious act of foul play.
The 21-year-old, who has been her side’s player of the tournament so far, was shown a red card in the 87th minute of the last-16 win over Nigeria on Monday after stamping on the back of Michelle Alozie.
Despite being reduced to 10 players, England’s resolute rearguard held firm during extra-time before claiming a 4-2 victory in the shootout as Chloe Kelly netted an emphatic final spot-kick.
As a result of the red card, James was automatically suspended for England’s upcoming quarter-final against Colombia on Saturday while it had the potential to turn into a three-game ban – or more – if deemed violent conduct by Fifa’s disciplinary panel.