Gary Lineker likens Lauren James’ ‘moment of madness’ STAMP against Nigeria to David Beckham’s infamous kick out in 1998 World Cup
- Gary Lineker compared Lauren James’ stamp to David Beckham’s 1998 incident
- James was sent off for stamping on Nigeria’s Michelle Alozie at the World Cup
- In 1998 Beckham was dismissed after he kicked out at Diego Simeone
Gary Lineker has compared Lauren James’ stamp against Nigeria in the Women’s World Cup to David Beckham’s infamous red card against Argentina in 1998.
With the sides level at 0-0, England Women star James stamped on the back of Nigeria’s Michelle Alozie in the 86th minute of the round of 16 clash.
Following a VAR check, James was sent off and Lineker compared the incident to Beckham’s red card in the 1998 World Cup.
In Saint-Etienne Beckham was sent off for kicking out at Argentina’s Diego Simeone in the last-16.
That incident led to Beckham receiving a significant amount of criticism and abuse from England supporters.
Gary Lineker compared Lauren James’ stamp v Nigeria to David Beckham’s 1998 incident
At the 1998 World Cup Beckham was sent off for kicking out at Argentina’s Diego Simeone
Lineker wrote on Twitter: ‘The @Lionesses down to 10 as Lauren James has a Beckhamesque moment of madness.’
BBC commentator Vicki Sparks also made the comparison to the Beckham incident and described James’ actions as ‘completely unnecessary’.
She said: ‘Shades of David Beckham against Argentina from Lauren James.
‘What is she doing? Why do that?
‘Completely unneccessary from Lauren James.’
James had impressed for England in the group stages of the tournament. She scored the only goal in the 1-0 victory against Denmark.
Following that, James was excellent in the 6-1 win over China as she scored twice, provided three assists and was named the player of the match.
James impressed in the group stages but was sent off for her actions against Nigeria
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