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Robert Page defended the decision to allow Neco Williams to play on despite his head injury.
Williams fell to the ground after blocking the shot with his head.
The Forest defender was replaced by Roberts.
There are protocols in place with concussions because Neco took a blow to the head.
He passed the first test. The guidelines were followed by us.
The Wales defender was assessed for a second time after sitting on the turf.
Williams was allowed to continue after he passed the concussive test.
Headway said medics are given no options and called for the introduction of a concussion rule.
This is the second incident at the World Cup where a player's brain health has not been prioritised.
Medics are being forced to make snap judgements under pressure, which is resulting in players being allowed to stay on the field.
The lack of a concussion substitute rule is putting players at risk. If in doubt, sit it out, not play on and see how it goes.
The longer they don't act, the less credibility they will have in discussing brain health in football.
It's time to look after the players and take control of brain health, it's shocking that they don't care.
Shearer, a former England captain, called for the introduction of temporary concussion replacements in the World Cup after a head injury suffered by Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand.
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