England's Women's World Cup hopes take major hit as Lauren James receives 2-game ban for stepping on player
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England's Lauren James Banned Two Games For World Cup Stamp
England forward Lauren James received a two-match ban from FIFA on Thursday for the stamp on Nigeria's Michelle Alozie that earned her a red card in the Women's World Cup last 16. The 21-year-old Chelsea attacker was sent off in the 87th minute of Monday's match in Brisbane, which European champions England went on to win on penalties. She will miss England's quarter-final against Colombia in Sydney on Saturday as well as a potential semi-final, but would be available to return should the Lionesses reach the final on August 20.
England's Lauren James handed two-match ban for red card against Nigeria
Lauren James has been handed a two-match ban for stamping on Nigeria player Michelle Alozie, meaning she will miss England's Women's World Cup quarter-final tie against Colombia, world soccer governing body FIFA said on Thursday.
England's James gets two-match ban for stamp and red card v Nigeria
Lauren James has been handed a two-match ban for stamping on Nigeria player Michelle Alozie, meaning James will miss England's Women's World Cup quarter-final tie against Colombia, world soccer governing body FIFA said on Thursday.
England star Lauren James handed two-match ban after red card against Nigeria
Lauren James has been handed a two-match ban following her red card in England’s World Cup win over Nigeria.
Today at the World Cup: Lucy Bronze admit England not happy with performances
England are among eight nations still standing at the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand as preparations continue for their respective quarter-finals.
Bronze says England not happy with their performances at World Cup
SYDNEY : The Women's World Cup has not seen the best of England, who must play better in their quarter-final clash with Colombia on Saturday, said defender Lucy Bronze.
Lucy Bronze England have more to give and will improve for Colombia in World Cup quarter-final
Defender Lucy Bronze admitted England "are not happy" with their World Cup performances so far but vowed the Lionesses will step up in Saturday's quarter-final against Colombia.