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Lauren James delighted to ‘carve out’ her name with superb displays at World Cup
Lauren James delighted to ‘carve out’ her name with superb displays at World Cup
Lauren James headed into this summer’s Women’s World Cup having emphasised her desire to make a name for herself – and she has certainly done so with the performances that have followed. There was already a considerable buzz around the 21-year-old forward – the younger sister of fellow England and Chelsea player Reece James – in the build-up to her first major tournament as a senior international. And during the Lionesses pre-tournament preparations she spoke about wanting to carve out her own name, saying: “I do feel like that, a lot. “Even just, ‘that’s Lauren James, that’s Reece’s sister’ – I want to carve that out and be known as, ‘this is Lauren James’.” James also said the advice she had received from Reece was to “just enjoy it, have fun, try and score goals”. And she looks to be having the time of her life so far at the global showpiece in Australia and New Zealand, having registered three superb goals in England’s group-stage matches, plus three assists, to truly announce herself. The early stages of James’ journey to this point saw her spend time in Chelsea’s academy before moving on to Arsenal and making her debut aged 16 in October 2017. After a handful of appearances for the Gunners, she left to join Manchester United in 2018 when they were relaunched as a professional outfit in the Championship. And she went on to play a major role as the Red Devils secured promotion to the Women’s Super League at the first attempt, scoring 14 goals in 18 league appearances in the 2018-19 season. She netted the club’s first ever WSL goal at the start of the following campaign, was nominated for the Professional Footballers’ Association young player of the year award after it finished and a year later a reunion came about as she rejoined Chelsea. James had had injury troubles at United, and had limited game time in her first season back with Chelsea. She then impressed as a regular in the team last term as the west Londoners once again won a WSL and FA Cup double, and reached the Champions League semi-finals. And she has paid tribute to Blues boss Emma Hayes for helping her get “back to being myself again”, adding: “I had two years of just like constant injuries. She managed me well and it’s allowed me to find my feet again.” As well as scoring eight goals in all competitions for Chelsea in 2022-23, she also made an England breakthrough, having already represented her country at under-17 and under-19 level and been part of a senior training camp in 2020. Boss Sarina Wiegman handed James a debut off the bench in England’s first match after winning the Euros, the 2-0 World Cup qualifying victory over Austria last September. She then took the player of the tournament of award when Wiegman’s side retained the Arnold Clark Cup in February, scoring her maiden England goal in the 4-0 victory over South Korea that kicked the campaign off. Inclusion in the World Cup squad – and being named young player of the year at the inaugural Women’s Football Awards – followed in May, and it would be fair to say that James has since lived up her billing as one to watch at the tournament. After coming on as a substitute when England beat Haiti 1-0 in their Group D opener, James then came into the starting line-up for the second pool match against Denmark and scored a delightful winner, curling in what proved the only goal of the game with a shot from outside the box in the sixth minute. She then produced an even more eye-catching display as China were thrashed 6-1 on Tuesday, notching a brace with two more wonderful strikes, seeing another ruled out for offside, and setting three goals up. The youngster labelled “cheat code” by her team-mates became the first England player of either gender to be directly involved in five or more goals in a World Cup match – a rising star shining brighter than ever, who after the China game said that “for sure, there is more to come from me”. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Jose Maria Olazabal named as Luke Donald’s fourth vice-captain for Ryder Cup Jac Morgan leads Wales against England as Warren Gatland ponders captain options England docked 19 WTC points and players fined for slow over-rates during Ashes
2023-08-02 22:28
Dani Alves indicted in sexual assault case in Spain
Dani Alves indicted in sexual assault case in Spain
Dani Alves has denied wrongdoing after being indicted by a judge in a sexual assault case in Spain
2023-08-02 22:21
USMNT rumors: Wright to Coventry, Trusty to Sheffield, Balogun to Monaco
USMNT rumors: Wright to Coventry, Trusty to Sheffield, Balogun to Monaco
Today's USMNT rumors include reports linking Haji Wright with Coventry City, Auston Trusty being set to join Sheffield United and Folarin Balogun could be on hisway to Monaco.USMNT rumors: Haji Wright to Coventry CityHaji Wright scored 15 goals in the Turkish Super Lig last season and this ...
2023-08-02 22:19
Olazabal joins roster of European vice-captains for Ryder Cup
Olazabal joins roster of European vice-captains for Ryder Cup
Europe captain Luke Donald has named former skipper Jose Maria Olazabal as his fourth vice-captain for this year's...
2023-08-02 22:18
MLB Rumors: Braves-Soto link, Eduardo Rodriguez extension, Cy Young winner available
MLB Rumors: Braves-Soto link, Eduardo Rodriguez extension, Cy Young winner available
MLB Rumors: Uncertainty around Eduardo Rodriguez contract extension with TigersThe Detroit Tigers agreed to trade Eduardo Rodriguez to the Los Angeles Dodgers ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline but were spurned not by the Dodgers, but by Rodriguez. He invoked the 10-team no-trade clause in his...
2023-08-02 22:18
'That's all folks!' -- Italy legend Buffon hangs up his gloves
'That's all folks!' -- Italy legend Buffon hangs up his gloves
Gianluigi Buffon announced his retirement from football on Wednesday, bringing down the curtain on a glorious career as one of...
2023-08-02 22:16
Legendary Italian goalkeeper Buffon retires
Legendary Italian goalkeeper Buffon retires
Italy's 2006 World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon announced his retirement on Wednesday at the...
2023-08-02 21:55
Olazábal gets Ryder Cup call as European team's fourth vice-captain under Luke Donald
Olazábal gets Ryder Cup call as European team's fourth vice-captain under Luke Donald
José María Olazábal has been named as the European team’s fourth vice-captain for the Ryder Cup
2023-08-02 21:48
Cardinals: 5 MLB trade deadline mistakes John Mozeliak will regret
Cardinals: 5 MLB trade deadline mistakes John Mozeliak will regret
The Cardinals accomplished their to-do list for the MLB Trade Deadline Tuesday, but some moves weren't made that President of baseball operations John Mozeliak could soon regret.Mozeliak and the Cards went into this deadline to aim to improve their pitching for the future. The team made sev...
2023-08-02 21:48
Liverpool 3-4 Bayern Munich: Pictures & talking points from pre-season friendly in Singapore
Liverpool 3-4 Bayern Munich: Pictures & talking points from pre-season friendly in Singapore
Frans Kratzig scored the winner for Bayern Munich against Liverpool in a thoroughly entertaining pre-season friendly in Singapore on Wednesday.
2023-08-02 21:48
MLB Power Rankings: Which teams made the right moves at the trade deadline?
MLB Power Rankings: Which teams made the right moves at the trade deadline?
With the MLB trade deadline in the rearview mirror, this week's MLB power rankings focus on which teams are best suited for a deep postseason run, either this season or in the future.As expected, it was a wild MLB trade deadline with some surprising moves and a stunning rebuke of the Los An...
2023-08-02 21:46
Former Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon retires from soccer at age 45
Former Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon retires from soccer at age 45
Goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has announced his retirement at age 45 after a career that included a World Cup title with Italy and a long list of trophies with Juventus
2023-08-02 21:45
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