England forward Lauren James has been given a two-match ban by Fifa for her red card in the Women's World Cup game with Nigeria.
Live on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website & app.England forward Lauren James has been given a two-match ban by Fifa for her red card in the Women's World Cup game with Nigeria.The dismissal came with an automatic one-game ban which Fifa has increased, meaning she will miss the semi-final if England get there.James is England's top scorer in the tournament, having scored three goals, as well as assisting three more, in the group stages.
After the game, England boss Sarina Wiegman said: "She is inexperienced on this stage and in a split-second lost her emotions. It isn't something she did on purpose. She apologised and felt really bad.If the Lionesses are knocked out of the World Cup on Saturday, James' ban will carry over to England's next international fixture.
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