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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Jamie Braidwood

Lauren James sent off for stamping on opponent during England’s World Cup clash

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Lauren James could be ruled out of the rest of the Women’s World Cup as the England star awaits a Fifa disciplinary panel hearing following her red card for stamping on the back of an opponent during the last-16 clash against Nigeria.

England held on to beat Nigeria on penalties after surviving extra time with 10 players to reach the quarter-finals, but James’ red card put their World Cup chances under serious threat.

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