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- Elliot Anderson received a yellow card in the 37th minute of the World Cup semifinal against Argentina.
- Lionel Messi was cut down after dancing past two teammates, prompting Anderson's hard tackle.
- Elliot Anderson must proceed with caution for the rest of the semifinal and beyond because of the booking.
- Elliot Anderson had no complaints and quickly returned to his post after the referee displayed the yellow card.
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Elliot Anderson has proven to be one of the key cogs in England’s midfield during its run to the World Cup semifinal. A combative and technically gifted midfielder capable of making interventions on both ends of the pitch, the newly minted Manchester City standout has been a favorite of Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel.
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However, he’ll have to proceed with caution during the latter portion of the World Cup semifinal and beyond.
Here’s what you need to know about Anderson’s status after he was cautioned during England’s semifinal tilt with Argentina on Saturday afternoon.
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Elliot Anderson yellow card on Lionel Messi
In the 37th minute, Anderson was carded. He got his money’s worth for the foul, cutting Messi down after the Argentine playmaker danced past two of his teammates.
Anderson had no complaints about the booking, returning to his post shortly after the referee flaunted the canary apparatus.
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