SYDNEY (AP) — While Lauren James awaits a choice on whether or not she's going to be capable to play once more on the Women’s World Cup, her England teammates are specializing in their upcoming quarterfinal in opposition to Colombia.

James was despatched off in opposition to Nigeria within the spherical of 16 and can serve an automated one-match suspension.

That guidelines her out of the sport in opposition to Colombia in Sydney on Saturday, however FIFA might lengthen her ban on the recommendation of its disciplinary committee.

It has left uncertainty hanging over the England crew, however the message from her teammate Beth England is that the Lionesses gained’t let or not it's a distraction.

“I can imagine it’s a very difficult position to be in,” England mentioned. “But whether they did it (made a decision) on the same day or not, it’s not going to affect us. We’re not defined by one player.”

James has been one of many stars of the event, scoring three objectives and offering three extra assists as England superior as Group D winner.

But she was red-carded for violent conduct after standing on Nigeria defender Michelle Alozie.

She has since apologized and should wait to see if she's going to be capable to play ought to England advance to the semifinals.

“Obviously she’s disappointed with what happened on the day,” England mentioned. “It was a split second, emotional moment that happened. We’ve got around her. It is good that she’s acknowledged that and put her apology out and now we just wait to see what FIFA do and we just move on from it now.”

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