England ahead Lauren James shall be able to go if chosen to play within the Women’s World Cup remaining in opposition to Spain after serving her two-match ban, her membership supervisor at Chelsea, Emma Hayes, stated on Friday.
James was probably the greatest gamers within the event within the group stage however missed England’s final two matches after receiving a crimson card for stamping on an opponent within the final 16 match in opposition to Nigeria.
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Hayes, whose Chelsea workforce additionally contains England defenders Millie Bright and Jess Carter, stated she had been in contact with James and confirmed the 21-year-old was excited to be within the body for choice on Sunday.
“Lauren is an outstanding player and will go on to contribute many more moments for both club and country,” she advised reporters in Sydney.
Nigeria’s defender #22 Michelle Alozie (decrease) reacts after being fouled by England’s ahead #07 Lauren James throughout the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup spherical of 16 soccer match between England and Nigeria at Brisbane Stadium in Brisbane on August 7, 2023.
Nigeria’s defender #22 Michelle Alozie (decrease) reacts after being fouled by England’s ahead #07 Lauren James throughout the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup spherical of 16 soccer match between England and Nigeria at Brisbane Stadium in Brisbane on August 7, 2023.
“As always, she will be reflective and she’s moved forward from (the red card) and she’s very excited to be available for the final.
“Those players are prepared for whatever happens, whatever team (coach) Sarina (Wiegman) picks, I’m sure Lauren will be ready.”
Hayes stated Wiegman had offered the chief {that a} “golden generation” of England gamers wanted to fulfil their potential on the worldwide stage, and was sure they’d all be ready for Sunday.
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“It’s what they’ve trained for for years … delivering the job under pressure,” she added.
“England have amazing leaders, it’s not just Millie Bright, it’s across the team. Mary Earps, Lucy Bronze, Alex Greenwood, Keira Walsh, Rachel Daly.
“There’s senior players there that know how to deliver on all fronts, and collectively as a team. They’re ready.”
Hayes stated she could be backing England to assert a primary world title on Sunday however didn’t assume it could be straightforward.
“I think Spain will try to pin England into a five back so that tactical battle will be interesting,” she stated.
“I think England have the pace, the power, the attacking threats to cause problem but in (Aitana) Bonmati and (Salma) Paralluelo Spain have players who are of the highest level. For me, the two best teams are in the final.
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“I’m English and I want our country to win.”
With Vlatko Andonovski having resigned as U.S. coach on Thursday after the early exit from the World Cup of the double defending champions, Hayes was requested whether or not she was within the job.
“I’m very happy at Chelsea, I’ve made that clear,” she stated.
“I’ve been there for 11 years, it’s my home. I think the U.S. has most wonderful players. Perhaps the tournament didn’t go the way that they wanted, but my focus is on getting home and preparing the team for the start of the season.”
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com