Littlejohn abuse after Cain incident 'disgusting'

Republic of Ireland manager Carla Ward says abuse directed towards midfielder Ruesha Littlejohn has been "disgusting" and a "disgrace". Littlejohn was sent off during Crystal Palace's League Cup win over Leicester City on Sunday after a second-half altercation with Hannah Cain. The 35-year-old appeared to grab Cain by the neck and the players fell to the ground.The Football Association said its standard three-match ban for violent conduct was "clearly insufficient", and it can seek an extended p