Optimism is high within the England camp regarding Lauren James’s potential impact at the Women’s Euros. The forward, recovering from a hamstring injury, is on track to feature as a substitute in Sunday’s friendly against Jamaica, a crucial test before the main tournament. Her progress has exceeded expectations.
Her sharpness in training has impressed the squad, with Jess Carter even calling her injury a “blessing in disguise” due to her renewed vigor and focus. This suggests that the time away may have allowed her to refine aspects of her game.
Coach Sarina Wiegman is carefully managing her minutes for optimal performance in the upcoming tough group stage. The goal is to ensure James is fully fit and firing on all cylinders when England faces their formidable opponents in Switzerland.