Alan Brazil rages at bizarre rule which could see Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin unjustly punished

Alan Brazil was left raging at a bizarre rule that could see Dominic Calvert-Lewin receive an unjust punishment.

The Everton striker saw the controversial red card he received in last week’s goalless FA Cup tie at Crystal Palace upheld on Tuesday, due to wrongful dismissal.

His challenge on Nathaniel Clyne was ruled as dangerous foul play following the intervention of VAR but Everton’s successful appeal means the striker will no longer serve a three-match suspension.

However, under FA regulations, Calvert-Lewin’s red card will remain on his record meaning the 26-year-old will serve an extra one-match suspension should he receive another dismissal this season.

Reacting to the news, Brazil was astonished that the striker was still being punished despite the red card being overturned.

“For me that’s bonkers, absolute nonsense,” he told talkSPORT.

Co-host Gabby Agbonlahor agreed with Brazil saying: “That doesn't make sense because if they’ve rescinded the red card then it’s off the record.”

Everton will hope their striker continues his exemplary disciplinary record throughout the second half of the season to ensure the controversy surrounding the dismissal does not play any part in their quest to maintain top-flight status.

Calvert-Lewin had never been sent off in his career before the incident at Selhurst Park and boss Sean Dyche will have every faith that the England international will finish the season unscathed.

The striker will be available for the Toffees’ clash with Aston Villa on Saturday and next Wednesday's FA Cup replay against Crystal Palace at Goodison Park.