Confusion as Tunisian wrestling goes unpunished by VAR


England's Harry Kane in action with Tunisia's Syam Ben Youssef. REUTERS/Sergio Perez

LONDON (Reuters) - The sight of Tunisia defenders wrestling England's Harry Kane to the ground in the penalty area without punishment during Monday's World Cup Group G match has raised more questions about the worth of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR).

Ferjani Sassi wrapped Kane up in a bear hug and he fell to the ground late in the first half as the striker, who scored twice in England's 2-1 win, tried to meet a corner.

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