England ahead Lauren James has apologised to the Nigerian opponent she stamped on throughout their World Cup conflict.
James is ready to find from FIFA whether or not the automated one-match ban will probably be elevated and she is going to miss additional matches if England beat Colombia within the quarter-finals.
The reckless block on the again of Michelle Alozie noticed James despatched off and England having to carry on with 10 gamers all through extra-time before beating Nigeria 4-2 on penalties.
“All my love and respect to you,” James posted on the social media community X, previously often called Twitter, to Alozie. “I’m sorry for what occurred.”
It was a response to Alonzie posting: “we’re enjoying on the world’s stage. this sport is certainly one of ardour, insurmountable feelings, and moments. all respect for Lauren James.”
England gamers mentioned James apologised within the dressing room in Brisbane to them on Monday evening.
And James went public with that at the moment.
She wrote: “For our England followers and my team-mates, enjoying with and for you is my best honour and I promise to study from my expertise.”
At simply 21 years {old}, James had established herself as England’s star of the match by means of the group stage.
The Chelsea participant scored two and assisted three extra objectives as England beat China 6-1.
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An England staff assertion mentioned: “Lauren is actually sorry for her actions which led to the pink card and is filled with regret. It’s wholly out of character for her.
“We will probably be supporting Lauren all through and will probably be placing ahead illustration on her behalf. We totally respect FIFA’s disciplinary course of and won’t be making any additional remark till after any resolution has been made.”