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'Pure stupidity!' – England defender Walker blasted for penalty concession vs Tunisia

The Man City defender conceded a controversial spot-kick after catching a Tunisia player with a high arm

England's strong start to their World Cup opener against Tunisia was ruined 35 minutes in after Kyle Walker was whistled for a foul in the box on Fakhreddine Ben Youssef.

With a cross coming into the box, the Manchester City defender threw his arm up and caught the Tunisia attacker in the face, with Ben Youssef immediately going to ground.

The referee didn't hesitate to point to the spot, and Ferjani Sassi buried the ensuing penalty to make it 1-1.