CARLA'S CONCERN

Ward disgusted at abuse of Littlejohn

- BY MARK McCADDEN

CARLA WARD says some of the comments she has seen on social media targeting Ireland midfielder Ruesha Littlejohn have been “disgusting”.

Littlejohn was sent off while playing for Crystal Palace against Leicester City in a League Cup clash for wrestling Foxes player Hannah Cain to the ground.

Initially handed a three-game ban, she could face further censure as the FA are looking for a longer suspension.

Outside of football, Littlejohn is being targeted by trolls on social media and it's that, not the potential for an extended spell on the sidelines, that is concerning her Ireland manager.

Ward and Littlejohn are in Spain ahead of today's behind-closed-doors friendly against Hungary (11.30am Irish time), and the Girls in Green boss said: “First and foremost, I've known Ruesha for a long time.