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Video Assistant Referee technology was used on Tuesday night in Paris
But concerns have been raised following France's 3-2 victory over England
Raphael Varane was sent off after referee Davide Massa consulted the VAR
The technology is expected to be used in English cup competitions next year

Published: 13:06 EDT, 14 June 2017 | Updated: 17:40 EDT, 14 June 2017

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Top-level officials are failing to understand how and when to use the video assistant referee according to Howard Webb, now a leading figure in the launch of the new technology.

VARs are expected to be used in the FA Cup and League Cup next season and have been confirmed for the World Cup in Russia but the system received mixed reviews when it was used in England's friendly defeat by France on Tuesday night.

Referee Davide Massa awarded a penalty to England when Dele Alli was tripped by Raphael Varane.

Dele Alli is tripped from behind by France defender Raphael Varane during the second half

England star Alli takes a tumble after being caught by the centre back at the Stade de France

He appeared to be about to show the France centre back a yellow card but sent him off after consulting the video referee. In the first half, Raheem Sterling was brought down in the box but the referee allowed play to continue.

Officials are under instruction to use VARs in only four key circumstances: when goals have been scored after a possible violation in the build-up; for penalty decisions; red cards; and mistaken identity.

The International Football Association Board — football's law-makers — ran their fourth VAR workshop earlier this month in Zurich.

Davide Massa immediately pointed to the spot before consulting his video assistant

The Italian official consults his assistant as the France players wait for his decision in Paris

VAR project leader Webb, one of England's most successful referees, said: 'Training is a huge issue.

'We have referees who have been refereeing for a long time but we have to change the mindset from what they do on the field to how they can best benefit the game in their role as video assistant refereeing.

'We're investing a lot of time, effort and money to have a positive impact on the game without interference.'

After a short stoppage in play, Massa then gave the Real Madrid defender his marching orders

The France players remonstrate with the referee following Varane's straight red card

IFAB technical director David Elleray, a Premier League referee for 11 years, said: 'The biggest problem is the VARs are interfering too much, they are reviewing or checking too many incidents.

'They are recommending reviews in too many situations. They are not focusing just on clear errors.'