England are set to give Lauren James as long as possible to prove her fitness for the European Championship final. Chelsea forward James was brought off for Beth Mead at half-time during Tuesday’s semi-final against Italy and was seen with ice around her right ankle during the second half.

Lauren James has been a standout competitor for England since her debut in 2022, scoring nine goals in 33 caps for the Lionesses - and today, she could become a European champion

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