Lauren James apologises to Alozie over back stamping

 

 

 

Lauren James, the England star who infamously stamped on the back of Michelle Alozie, has apologized for her conduct.

 

James was sent off after stamping on the back of Alozie during Monday’s cracker which ended in a penalty shootout.

 

The 21-year-old has been suspended from England’s quarter final clash on Saturday against Colombia – and could miss out on the entire tournament if a FIFA disciplinary panel decided to extend her ban to three matches.

 

The striker now faces an anxious wait over whether her World Cup dream is over with FIFA yet to make a decision on the length of her suspension following yesterday’s incident.

 

Players shown red cards at the tournament are automatically banned for one-game but more matches can be imposed on review. FA bosses will appeal to FIFA on James’s behalf, according to English media.

 

Alozie had tweeted “all respect to Lauren James” earlier on Tuesday after appearing to forgive the under-fire forward for the incident, adding “we are playing on the world’s stage, this game is one of passion, insurmountable emotions, and moments.”

 

Breaking her silence following the foul, James replied to Alozie’s post and tweeted: “All my love and respect to you. I am sorry for what happened. Also, 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.”