Brentford to appeal Christian Norgaard red card as Thomas Frank says ref ‘not brave enough’ - The Bees centre-back was sent off following VAR intervention.

Brentford's Christian Norgaard reacts after being shown a red card for serious foul play during the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Brentford at Goodison P

Brentford's Christian Norgaard had his red card in a 0-0 draw with Everton overturned by England's Football Association on Wednesday, meaning the Danish midfielder will not serve a three-match ban. Brentford were reduced to 10 men in the first half when Norgaard lunged at Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and was shown a red card after a Video Assistant Referee review.

Brentford's Christian Norgaard was sent off against Everton and I defy you to find a single top-level pro footballer who would agree with the referee's decision. ‌Yes there was contact, yes it could have been a serious injury to Everton’s Jordan Pickford,

Referee Chris Kavanagh gave no foul but the Video Assistant Referee, Matt Donohue, recommended a red card and Norgaard has given his marching orders. Bees manager Thomas Frank after the game - which ended as a 0-0 draw at Goodison Park - confirmed the club would appeal the decision.