The Latest Breaking News from Sarina Wiegman

Another change of formation could be the way to cope with the Lauren James’ ban and to get Kiera Walsh firing

The 21-year-old needs to learn her lesson after a moment of madness almost cost the Lionesses against Nigeria – but English football has come a long way since its David Beckham moment in 1998

England had to deal with a Lauren James red card and a penalty shootout as they beat Nigeria to reach the last-eight of the World Cup

BBC commentator Robyn Cowen summed it up as “daylight robbery” as ten-woman England beat Nigeria on penalties to reach the quarter-finals of the Fifa Women’s World Cup. After Lauren James saw red late on in normal time, the last-16 clash in Brisbane finished 0-0 after 120 minutes with the Lionesses…

Beth England and Lauren Hemp both offered their support to the Chelsea forward following the penalty shoot-out win over Nigeria.

England 0-0 Nigeria (England win 4-2 on penalties): Chloe Kelly hit the winning spot kick to save the Lionesses after Lauren James’ petulant red card

James shone for the Lionesses in the group-stage but her moment of madness very nearly cost her side against Nigeria

James was shown a straight red card for a stamp on Michelle Alozie following a VAR review.

Popular keeper believed her career with the national side was over and considered quitting football altogether before Sarina Wiegman reignited her passion for the game