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 referred to as Twitter, to Alozie. "I am sorry for what happened."
It was a response to Alonzie posting: "we are playing on the world's stage. this game is one of passion, insurmountable emotions, and moments. all respect for Lauren James."
England gamers stated 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 fans and my team-mates, playing with and for you is my greatest honour and I promise to learn from my experience."
At simply 21 years outdated, James had established herself as England's star of the match via the group stage.
The Chelsea participant scored two and assisted three extra targets as England beat China 6-1.
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An England staff assertion stated: "Lauren is really sorry for her actions which led to the red card and is full of remorse. It is 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 choice has been made."
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