Lauren James
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Lauren Elizabeth James is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Women's Super League (WSL) club Chelsea and the England women's national team. James started her senior career with Arsenal in 2017 before joining Manchester United in 2018 and winning the Championship. Since joining Chelsea in 2021, she has twice won the WSL and FA Cup with the club, and was awarded the PFA Women's Young Player of the Year for the 2022–2023 season.
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James & Greenwood score as Lionesses beat IrelandWatch the goals as Lauren James and Alex Greenwood score for England to pick up their first win of Euro 2025 qualifying with a 2-0 victory against Republic of Ireland at the Aviva Stadium.BBC Sport - Published | |
Everyone wants to win the quadruple - JamesChelsea forward Lauren James says 'everyone wants to win the quadruple' as Chelsea reach the Women's League Cup final.BBC Sport - Published | |
Chelsea beat Man City to reach League Cup finalLauren James' early goal helps Chelsea to edge past Manchester City and reach the Women's League Cup final.BBC Sport - Published | |
James scores twice as Chelsea beat Brighton 3-0Watch highlights as Lauren James scores twice in Chelsea's 3-0 win over Brighton in the Women's Super League.BBC Sport - Published | |
Hayes hails 'genius' James after hat-trickChelsea boss Emma Hayes hails "genius footballer" Lauren James for stepping up in Sam Kerr's absence.BBC Sport - Published | |
Chelsea regain three-point WSL lead as James nets hat-trickWatch highlights as Lauren James scores her second consecutive hat-trick in the WSL at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea beat Manchester United 3-1.BBC Sport - Published | |
James gives Chelsea early lead against Man UtdLauren James gives Chelsea an early lead against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.BBC Sport - Published | |
James' 'stunning strike' in Chelsea winEngland's Lauren James scores a "stunning strike" for Chelsea in the WSL leaders' 3-0 victory over Bristol City at Ashton Gate.BBC Sport - Published | |
James 'not in good place' after 'disgusting' abuseLauren James is "not in a good place" after being subject to "disgusting" online racist abuse, says Chelsea manager Emma Hayes.BBC Sport - Published | |
Chelsea condemn online racist abuse of JamesChelsea condemn online racist abuse directed towards Lauren James.BBC Sport - Published | |
'Stunner!' James curls in England's third from edge of areaLauren James puts England 3-0 up against Scotland with a stunning curled effort from the edge of the area in their crucial Nations League game at Hampden Park.BBC Sport - Published | |
James stars as leaders Chelsea overpower LeicesterLauren James stars as Chelsea continue their unbeaten start in the Women's Super League with an entertaining victory over Leicester City.BBC Sport - Published | |
James is 'country's most gifted footballer' - HayesChelsea manager Emma hayes is full of praise for hat-trick hero Lauren James, with the forward's form a welcome boost for club and country.BBC Sport - Published | James dominates as Chelsea ease past LiverpoolEngland forward Lauren James scores a hat-trick and creates one goal as Chelsea beat Liverpool at Stamford Bridge to move six points clear at the top of the Women's Super League.BBC Sport - Published |
'Imperious' James scores 'cracking' second goalLauren James scores a suburb second goal for Chelsea as they turn on the style against Liverpool in the WSL at Stamford Bridge.BBC Sport - Published | James stars at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea lead LiverpoolLauren James scores one and assists another goal as Chelsea lead Liverpool 2-1 at half-time in the WSL match at Stamford Bridge.BBC Sport - Published |
Hayes is like a mum, mentor and manager - JamesChelsea forward Lauren James talks to BBC Sport ahead of their Women's Super League clash with Manchester City and says "you don't get many managers like Emma Hayes".BBC Sport - Published | Lionesses and Hermoso nominated for Fifa women's awardsEngland's Rachel Daly, Alex Greenwood, Lauren James and Keira Walsh are among the nominees for the Fifa Best Awards.BBC Sport - Published |
James feels 'privileged' to win PFA young player awardChelsea and England forward Lauren James says she feels "privileged" to win the PFA women's young player of the year award.BBC Sport - Published | Daly wins PFA Women's Player of the Year awardAston Villa striker Rachel Daly wins the PFA Women's Player of the Year award, while Chelsea star Lauren James is named Young Player of the Year.BBC Sport - Published |
Should James start? - Pundits on World Cup finalBBC Sport pundits Alex Scott, Fara Williams and Ellen White discuss whether Lauren James should be recalled to England's starting line-up for the Women's World Cup final against Spain.BBC Sport - Published | England have Colombia plan without James - WiegmanEngland must face Colombia in the Women's World Cup quarter-final without suspended top-scorer Lauren James, but they have a plan according to manager Sarina Wiegman.BBC Sport - Published |
Lauren James banned for two games - potentially missing Women's World Cup semi-finalEngland footballer Lauren James will miss the quarter-final and a potential semi-final of the Women's World Cup after being banned for two matches by FIFA.Sky News - Published | England's James has ban extended to two gamesLauren James will miss the Women's World Cup semi-final - if England get there - as Fifa extends her ban to two games.BBC Sport - Published |
'England's bond will be even stronger now'Lauren James' red card against Nigeria will not impact the togetherness of the England squad, says record scorer Ellen White.BBC Sport - Published | 'I promise to learn from my experience': Lauren James apologises to opponent for stamping incident in World Cup matchEngland forward Lauren James has apologised to the Nigerian opponent she stamped on during their World Cup clash.Sky News - Published |
England's James apologises for World Cup red cardEngland forward Lauren James apologises for her red card during the Women's World Cup last-16 win over Nigeria.BBC Sport - Published | James lost her emotions for red card, says WiegmanLauren James "in a split-second lost her emotions" says boss Sarina Wiegman as England beat Nigeria on penalties in the Women's World Cup.BBC Sport - Published |
'Daylight robbery' England win shootout to make quartersWatch highlights as England scrape through to the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup with a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Nigeria despite Lauren James' red card.BBC Sport - Published | England win shootout to scrape into quarter-finalsEngland survive Lauren James' sending-off and a gruelling Nigeria onslaught to reach the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup.BBC Sport - Published |
England's James sent off for stamp against NigeriaEngland's Lauren James is sent off after a VAR review adjudged her to have stamped on Nigeria's Michelle Alozie during their Women's World Cup last 16 match.BBC Sport - Published | England in a good place before knockouts - EarpsEngland goalkeeper Mary Earps reflects on the Lionesses' Women's World Cup so far, looks ahead to the last-16 tie with Nigeria and discusses the threat forward Lauren James poses.BBC Sport - Published |
James & Caicedo star in best goals of group stageWatch 10 of the best goals from the group stages of the 2023 Women's World Cup, featuring strikes from England's Lauren James, Colombia's Linda Caicedo and Marta Cox from Panama.BBC Sport - Published | Bronze vows to help James deal with limelightEngland defender Lucy Bronze says she can help keep Lauren James' "feet on the ground" and has formed a strong bond with the Chelsea star.BBC Sport - Published |
James on daughter Lauren's incredible form for EnglandLauren James' dad Nigel says his daughter has the potential to be like "Maradona or Messi" and explains how the family celebrated her incredible performance against China at the Women's World Cup.BBC Sport - Published | James 'not surprised' by daughter Lauren's impressive World Cup formLauren James has become an overnight sensation but dad Nigel tells BBC Sport he is not surprised at her success for England at the Women's World Cup.BBC Sport - Published |
'She did special things' - Wiegman praises JamesEngland's Lauren James did "special things" in their impressive 6-1 victory over China in the Women's World Cup, says manager Sarina Wiegman.BBC Sport - Published | Lauren James: A breakout World Cup star stepping out of brother Reece's shadowLauren James was the toast of the England team as she helped the Lionesses storm into the knockout stages of the Women's World Cup with a dominant 6-1 win over China in Adelaide.Sky News - Published |
England thrash China to reach World Cup last 16Watch highlights as Lauren James produces a sensational performance to help England thrash China 6-1 and reach the Women's World Cup last 16.BBC Sport - Published | Stunning James double helps England power into last 16Lauren James produces a sensational performance as England sweep aside China and book their place in the last 16 of the Women's World Cup.BBC Sport - Published |
James scores 'sublime' second goal for EnglandWatch all the angles of Lauren James' "sublime" second goal of the game demonstrating her "world class" ability to put England 4-1 against China at the Women's World Cup.BBC Sport - Published | 'Special' James makes her mark at Women's World CupLauren James is the player everyone is excited about following her performance in England's victory over Denmark.BBC Sport - Published |
James the only 'bright spark' for England - analysisBBC Sport pundits Ellen White, Fara Williams and Jonas Eidevall discuss how Lauren James was the only "bright spark" for England in their 1-0 win over Denmark at the Women's World Cup.BBC Sport - Published | |
