Reece James red card: Chelsea FC defender sent off for foul and abusive language during England vs Denmark

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Tom Doyle14 October 2020

Reece James' full England debut ended in frustration as the Chelsea defender was sent off at full-time of the Three Lions' Nations League defeat to Denmark at Wembley.

Gareth Southgate's side fell to a first home defeat in two years as out-of-sorts Harry Maguire's sending off was compounded by Denmark star Christian Eriksen scoring a controversially-awarded penalty.

Eriksen's penalty shortly after Maguire received two bookings in 31 wretched minutes were the key moments at an empty Wembley, where Denmark held on for a 1-0 win against visibly-frustrated England.

England were not happy with referee Jesus Gil Manzano's penalty decision, and were further angered by Denmark's time-wasting tactics as the clock wore down in the second half.

With the Three Lions stumbling to a first defeat on home soil since September 2018, emotions flared at full-time, with James shown a red card following an altercation with referee Jesus Gil Manzano.

The Chelsea wing-back - making his full debut for the senior national team - was given his marching orders by the official for foul and abusive language.

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