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 and Kerr out until 2025 - Bompastor Sam Kerr will not appear for Chelsea until 2025, says manager Sonia Bompastor, and diminishing hope Lauren James will play again this year. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
England trio nominated for women's Ballon d'Or England trio Lauren James, Lucy Bronze and Lauren Hemp are among the nominees for the women's Ballon d'Or, awarded to the best female footballer in 2024. BBC Sport - Published on September 4, 2024
Haaland and James nominated for PFA player of year awards Manchester City's Erling Haaland is in contention to win the PFA player of the year award for a second successive year, while Chelsea's Lauren James could win a historic double. BBC Sport - Published on August 13, 2024

James among Lionesses trio ruled out of Euro 2025 ties Lauren James, Lotte Wubben-Moy and Kayla Rendell withdraw from the Lionesses squad for their final two Euro 2025 qualifiers through injury. BBC Sport - Published on July 1, 2024
England's James ruled out of Euro 2025 qualifiers England's Lauren James is ruled out of their Euro 2025 qualifiers against France due to a foot injury. BBC Sport - Published on May 30, 2024
Shaw & James star in WSL goals of the season Khadija Shaw and Lauren James feature in the best goals of the 2023-24 Women's Super League season. BBC Sport - Published on May 21, 2024

James & Greenwood score as Lionesses beat Ireland Watch 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 on April 10, 2024
Everyone wants to win the quadruple - James Chelsea forward Lauren James says 'everyone wants to win the quadruple' as Chelsea reach the Women's League Cup final. BBC Sport - Published on March 7, 2024
Chelsea beat Man City to reach League Cup final Lauren James' early goal helps Chelsea to edge past Manchester City and reach the Women's League Cup final. BBC Sport - Published on March 7, 2024
James scores twice as Chelsea beat Brighton 3-0 Watch highlights as Lauren James scores twice in Chelsea's 3-0 win over Brighton in the Women's Super League. BBC Sport - Published on January 28, 2024

Hayes hails 'genius' James after hat-trick Chelsea boss Emma Hayes hails "genius footballer" Lauren James for stepping up in Sam Kerr's absence. BBC Sport - Published on January 21, 2024
Chelsea regain three-point WSL lead as James nets hat-trick Watch 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 on January 21, 2024
James gives Chelsea early lead against Man Utd Lauren James gives Chelsea an early lead against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. BBC Sport - Published on January 21, 2024	James' 'stunning strike' in Chelsea win England'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 on December 18, 2023
James 'not in good place' after 'disgusting' abuse Lauren James is "not in a good place" after being subject to "disgusting" online racist abuse, says Chelsea manager Emma Hayes. BBC Sport - Published on December 13, 2023	Chelsea condemn online racist abuse of James Chelsea condemn online racist abuse directed towards Lauren James. BBC Sport - Published on December 12, 2023
'Stunner!' James curls in England's third from edge of area Lauren 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 on December 5, 2023	James stars as leaders Chelsea overpower Leicester Lauren James stars as Chelsea continue their unbeaten start in the Women's Super League with an entertaining victory over Leicester City. BBC Sport - Published on November 26, 2023
James is 'country's most gifted footballer' - Hayes Chelsea 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 on November 18, 2023	James dominates as Chelsea ease past Liverpool England 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 on November 18, 2023
'Imperious' James scores 'cracking' second goal Lauren 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 on November 18, 2023	James stars at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea lead Liverpool Lauren 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 on November 18, 2023
Hayes is like a mum, mentor and manager - James Chelsea 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 on October 5, 2023