Is Lauren James injured? Fitness update ahead of England's Spain clash

England fans face a nervous wait over Lauren James after the Chelsea forward was a notable absentee from the World Sevens final. Chelsea lifted the trophy following a dramatic 6-5 victory over Manchester United at the Gtech Community Stadium, but James's absence from the matchday squad has raised concern ahead of England's crucial clash with Spain.

Bompastor explained: "She just picked up a small injury. We still need to assess her and see if she could be joining the camp for England." Any setback for the 22-year-old would be a heavy blow for Sarina Wiegman's plans. Alyssa Thompson said the winning mindset at Chelsea was key to the success, saying: "It was a way for us to have fun and compete, but at Chelsea, we always want to win in anything we do.

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