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How dare anyone question Wiegman after that masterclass?!

The European champions could've been eliminated after just two games, but their tournament is back on track after a thrashing of the Netherlands

‘None of us wanted to go home’ - Williamson on Lionesses ‘test’

Leah Williamson was pleased to see England pass their latest Euro 2025 “test” against the Netherlands as “none of us wanted to go home”.

Lethal James sparks Lionesses back to life in Dutch demolition

The Chelsea star stole the show with a brace while further goals from Georgia Stanway and Ella Toone helped the defending champions seal an emphatic win

Lionesses have to use James in right way to save Euros hopes

The Chelsea forward has been incredibly bright since her return from injury, but she could be used more effectively by the European champions

Mead & Stanway under threat after awful England loss

Lauren James' lively display and Michelle Agyemang's impactful cameo were two of the only positives to take in a concerning opener.

Wiegman coy about James' role ahead of Euro 2025 opener

Sarina Wiegman has refused to confirm if Lauren James will feature from the start of England's Euro 2025 opener against France on Saturday.

Toone has earned Lionesses start with James facing bench role

Sarina Wiegman has big decisions to make as the European champions' title defence begins in Zurich on Saturday

Six Lionesses who can be Wiegman's Euros 'super-subs'

Not since the European Championship in 2022 - where Alessia Russo, Ella Toone and Kelly shone - has the team had a consistently impactful bench

James gets Ballon d'Or billing after stunning Lionesses return

Lauren James made a dazzling return to action in England’s emphatic 7-0 win over Jamaica, instantly showing her “Ballon d’Or” quality just days before Euro 2025. The Chelsea star, back from a hamstring injury, delivered a moment of brilliance with a sublime assist, prompting praise from Karen Carney, who compared her to Lionesses legend Kelly Smith.

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James back with a bang as England send Euros message

The Chelsea star played her first game in almost three months in one of many positives for Sarina Wiegman's side ahead of their European title defence

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James is back! England star set to return against Jamaica

England have received a major lift ahead of their Euro 2025 campaign as Chelsea forward Lauren James has been cleared to play in the upcoming friendly against Jamaica. This will mark her first appearance since April following a hamstring issue that sidelined her for three months. She is expected to feature as a substitute at the King Power Stadium, as manager Sarina Wiegman carefully manages her return to full fitness.

James talks Hayes departure and hails 'demanding' Bompastor

Lauren James has shared her candid thoughts on Chelsea’s managerial transition, applauding new boss Sonia Bompastor while honouring Emma Hayes' legacy. Hayes spent over a decade at the helm, guiding Chelsea Women through a golden era marked by relentless success and five consecutive Women’s Super League titles.

James claims England entering 'a new era' ahead of Euro 2025

Cheslea and England star Lauren James has claimed that the Lionesses are entering 'a new era' as they prepare for the Euro 2025 in Switzerland. Head coach Sarina Wiegman led her side to the trophy in 2022 and is hoping that her Lionesses can go back-to-back this month despite the team having seen a number of major names step back from international duty.

Frequently asked questions

: Declan Rice primarily plays as a defensive midfielder for Arsenal, either as a single pivot or in a double-pivot formation. More recently, though, he has been used in a bit more advanced position as an #8, thanks to his progressive ball-carrying and goalscoring abilities.
: Declan Rice was born in Kingston upon Thames in the Greater London region in England.
: The English international dons the No. 41 jersey at his current club Arsenal. In an episode of The Overlap in 2022, where he had a chat with Gary Neville, Rice explained that 41 was a number given to his by his kit man at his previous club, West Ham United, and that he continues to wear it because he's superstitious.
: The Arsenal man is 1.88m (6ft 2in) tall, and is one of the best defensive midfielders in the world at the moment.
: Declan Rice weighs 80kg (176 lbs) and is a physically dominant force in midfield.
: Declan Rice spent the majority of his youth career at Chelsea (2006-2013), before spending two years in West Ham United's youth setup.
: Declan Rice and long-term girlfriend Lauren Fryer welcomed their first child, son Jude, in August 2022.
: Declan Rice hasn't exchanged vows yet, but he has been dating childhood sweetheart Lauren Fryer since 2016.

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