VIDEO: Lauren James to score 40 goals this season?! Chelsea forward set ambitious target by brother Reece as he jokes his sister should score ‘a hat-trick a game’

James was recognised as theBarclays Women's Super League (WSL) Player of the Monthfor January for her impressive performance in two crucial WSL fixtures against Manchester United and Brighton. She scored a hat-trick against the Red Devils and followed it up with a brace in the Blues' 3-0 victory over the Sea Gulls. However, her brother Reece, believes that she is capable of attaining more glory and set her an ambitious target of scoring 40 goals this season.

The interviewer asked Reece, how many goals could Lauren score this season. The defender replied: "40 goals, maybe? Anything less than 40 is disappointing."

"So not high standards or anything for her?"

"No. She should score a hat-trick a game."

When the interviewer asked if Reece would give her a brief after each match, he responded: "No, I don't need to say anything, she knows."

When Lauren was asked about the target that she had set for herself, the forward said, "I'm hoping to get 20."

When she was informed that her brother wanted her to get past the 40-mark she was shocked!

"40?!" Yeah, that is very high (standards)," Lauren responded.

Lauren has been in incredible form in WSL this term, as she has 12 goals and one assist in 12 matches. She will be in action against Manchester City on Friday in a league fixture, whereas, her brother is out injured until March.