England boss Sarina Wiegman admitted "sweetest person" Lauren James "lost her emotions" as she received a red card that could see the 21-year-old miss the remainder of the World Cup.
England defender Lucy Bronze revealed she made a post-match beeline to console "upset" Lauren James after the forward was shown what could be a World Cup-ending red card in the Lionesses’ nervy last 16 victory over Nigeria.
England beat Nigeria on penalties in the Women's World Cup last-16 despite the late red card for Lauren James.
England boss Sarina Wiegman lauded the Lionesses' adaptability after a system shake-up sparked a thumping 6-1 victory over China at the Women's World Cup.
Two goals from Lauren James led England to secure top spot in Group D with a thumping 6-1 victory over China at the FIFA Women's World Cup.
England coach Sarina Wiegman refused to reveal whether or not Keira Walsh's knee injury was World Cup-ending as she fielded questions ahead of the final group game against China in Adelaide.