Holden was stretchered off after the slide tackle and received 26 stitches to his knee. Evans told BBC Sport:
“I just said [to Holden] I was sorry, and that I didn’t mean to go in and hurt him. At the time I did think I’d gone in for a fair challenge and I’d won the ball.”
“It was disappointing to hear the news [of the injury], [so] I just rang him straight away to apologise.”
“I think anyone appreciates a phone call if someone’s caused them an injury. Not many footballers like to be on the treatment table, it’s just unfortunate that someone else has caused an injury to you.”
