Chelsea boss Emma Hayes refused to step on England manager Sarina Wiegman's toes when asked if Lauren James should return to the Lionesses' starting line-up for Sunday's World Cup final against Spain.
After being shown a red card for stamping on a Nigerian player at the FIFA Women's World Cup, England star Lauren James has been handed a two-match ban.
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.
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.
A maiden World Cup goal from Lauren James was enough for England to maintain their winning record in Group D with a 1-0 victory over Denmark in Sydney.