Lauren's Becks moment to pay off

LAUREN JAMES could be fast-tracking her way to stardom – despite seeing her World Cup progress stalled by her red card against Nigeria. 

- RICHARD EDWARDS

That sending-off left England hanging on against the African side in a match they eventually won on penalties.

There are plenty who believe James’ reaction could prove to be her “David Beckham moment” – when the former Three Lions skipper was dismissed against Aregentina in the 1998 World Cup.

And it should lead to sponsors beating a path to her door.