Lauren James returns for England side as boost for Euro 2025
In 2021, James was a difficult wing player waiting to open up, but now he is now gaining comparisons with one of Kelly Smith, one of the elders of England.
The former lion Karen Carney did not stand for James at ITV: “He can do things I’ve never seen since Kelly Smith. He Ballon d’Or.”
James’s performance in his role 10 will give Wiegman a supreme headache before the match against France on Saturday.
Ella Toone from Manchester United played a role in the match and scored two goals, but James burned the King Power Stadium with the ability of past players to slip and others.
Former England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley told BBC Radio 5 to Live: “It is not difficult to be excited [about James]. I think he needs to be managed correctly and give him some time, a look at these female lions midfield and what they can offer to the attack. Mouth diluted things.
“A small magician in the midfield for me. Natural movement, unpredictability and shooting ability. It seems to go to his own business in the midfield.
“For me, this discussion. He took some wonderful areas, boarded the ball, made a shot, and looks very easy for him.”
