England forward, Lauren James, has expressed her sincere regret for the red card she received during the Women's World Cup last-16 match against Nigeria.
The incident occurred during a tightly contested encounter that England eventually triumphed in via a penalty shootout.
Following a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review, James was shown a red card for an infraction involving a stamp on Michelle Alozie's back.
The 21-year-old player's actions have led to her suspension, preventing her from participating in the upcoming quarter-final clash against Colombia.
In an apology shared on social media, James conveyed her remorse to Alozie, stating, "All my love and respect to you. I am sorry for what happened."
She also extended her apology to England's fans and her teammates, pledging to learn from the experience and highlighting the privilege of representing her country.
James had previously been a standout performer for England during the group stage matches, contributing three goals and three assists.
England's football governing body issued a statement on behalf of James, acknowledging her remorse and emphasizing that the incident was uncharacteristic of her behavior.
The statement also affirmed England's commitment to supporting James throughout the disciplinary process.
FIFA has not yet provided a definitive timeframe for a decision on the incident. There's a possibility that her suspension could be extended beyond a single match, potentially affecting her availability for the remainder of the tournament should England progress further.