#lauren-james

#lauren-james

Stepping up, I was thinking, if I miss I hope I'm not the only one because I know what comes with it - it happened before and keeps happening. As sad as it sounds, it was the biggest relief ever that other players missed. Who would have thought that? You always want your team-mates to score so you get through.

"A lot of the time fans don't know what is going on, they only know what is in front of them," she said. "They don't know what someone is dealing with, what is going on in their life. I always say to the fans, be mindful, you don't know what someone is dealing with out there. You could just be adding on to it."

Lauren James's fitness for the Women's Euro 2025 final against Spain is uncertain following her withdrawal due to an ankle injury during the semi-final against Italy.

Sarina Wiegman has included hampered star Lauren James in her Euro 2025 squad, betting on her recovery despite not playing since April due to injury.