Concussion experts have demanded more research and a zero-risk approach following Alex Greenwood’s ‘sickening’ injury at Wembley last week.
Greenwood thumped her head on the turf during the second half of England’s win over Brazil and was dazed — yet finished the game.
Brain charities and ex-players were furious when the Manchester City star was forced to withdraw from the Lionesses squad a day later for their next game after showing symptoms of concussion.
Research has proved women are twice as likely to suffer concussion than men, and take longer to recover. The reasons are not clear but the controversy around Greenwood has upped calls for far more research.