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Story summary
- BBC Sport pundits Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer say referees are petrified to decide without the Video Assistant Referee (VAR).
- The remark follows Villa Park when a free-kick was given after Lucas Digne handled in the box instead of a penalty.
- The pundits say this shows concerns about the effectiveness and reliance on VAR in officiating.
- The debate reflects how VAR decisions may shape outcomes and refereeing in football.
