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Nottingham Post
Sport
Amie Wilson & Stephen Killen

BBC pundits agree as Nottingham Forest man involved in 'big' World Cup incident

The correct decision was made in sending Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey off for Wales against Iran, according to the BBC commentary team.

The Forest goalkeeper has emerged as the number one choice for Wales for the tournament, ahead of Leicester City man Danny Ward. Hennessey has started both of the nation’s opening two group stage matches.

But that will now change for the third match against England, after the goalkeeper was shown a straight red card against Iran. The shot-stopper was originally booked for a challenge outside of the area on Mehdi Taremi as the forward raced towards the Wales goal.

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