Lauren James injury update: Fitness concerns ahead of England vs Spain
Lauren James missed Chelsea's World Sevens final win over Manchester United, raising doubts over her availability for England's upcoming clash with Spain.
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England face a nervous wait regarding the fitness of Lauren James ahead of their high-stakes encounter with Spain. The 22-year-old was notably absent from the Chelsea squad that secured a dramatic 6-5 victory over Manchester United in the World Sevens final.
Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor confirmed that the attacker's absence from the Gtech Community Stadium was due to a minor injury. The club is currently assessing her condition to determine whether she is fit enough to join the international training camp.
Her potential absence has become a major talking point ahead of the upcoming Women's World Cup qualifier this Saturday. As a vital player for both club and country, any setback would force Sarina Wiegman to rethink her tactical plans for the challenging match against Spain.
Meanwhile, Chelsea forward Alyssa Thompson highlighted the importance of the squad's winning mentality during the tournament. She noted that the resilience shown in the World Sevens, where the team fought back to win, serves as a crucial foundation for the new era under Bompastor as the Blues look to carry that momentum into the new season.