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Lauren James has been given a two-match ban for stamping on Nigerian player Michelle Alozie, which means she will miss England's Women's World Cup quarter-final match against Colombia, FIFA announced on Thursday.

The Chelsea player was dismissed late in the second half for stamping on Michelle Alozie.

James will miss Saturday’s quarter-final against Colombia and the semi-final should England progress, but could return for the World Cup final if her teammates get there

The Tottenham striker said the Lionesses are ready to face Colombia’s ‘physical’ style of play in Saturday’s Women’s World Cup quarter-final