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Richard Laverty

How many Women's World Cup games will England women's star Lauren James be banned for?

England women's star Lauren James stamps on Michelle Alozie of Nigeria at the Women's World Cup 2023 which later leads to a red card being shown following a Video Assistant Referee review during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Round of 16 match between England and Nigeria at Brisbane Stadium on August 07, 2023 in Brisbane / Meaanjin, Australia.

England and Sarina Wiegman face an anxious wait to find out just how many games star player Lauren James will miss after receiving a straight red card in the team’s second round win against Nigeria. 

The Chelsea forward, who has contributed to six of the Lionesses’ eight goals in a breakout tournament for the 21-year-old, was sent off after a VAR review for standing on Michelle Alozie’s back after a tangle between the two left the Super Falcons defender on the floor. 

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