Listening to Mark Clattenburg on the US coverage, I can absolutely understand why it was given by the letter of the law.
There is no difference in the rulebook for arriving late for a tackle with your foot versus arriving late with your hands for a cross. Both times the ball had gone and both times a foul was technically committed.
An exception needs to be considered in the rulebook for such a situation.
It looks unusual because it doesn't happen often, there's no frame of reference to compare it to. That's partly why it doesn't *feel* like a penalty, but as mentioned, if the 'keeper had arrived late with a foot instead, it's a clear penalty. Why does the body part make a difference? By the current rules, it doesn't.
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Or it was a cover for whatever else was going on that caused him to head back.
Luckily for England in a position that is probably in least need for cover with Trippier, Walker and TAA all there.
Under the old 23 man squad we'd be one player (a centre back probably) away from every outfield player having a game.
God the bigger teams are getting some debatable decisions this tournament
Absolute bobbins decision.
Justice served
There is no difference in the rulebook for arriving late for a tackle with your foot versus arriving late with your hands for a cross. Both times the ball had gone and both times a foul was technically committed.
An exception needs to be considered in the rulebook for such a situation.
how is that ever a penalty