Lauren James lit up the Women’s World Cup on Tuesday, scoring two sensational goals and bagging three assists as England ran out 6-1 winners against China.
The Lionesses emphatically secured the top spot in Group D and progression into the knockout rounds, where they will face Nigeria next Monday (7 August).
Speaking after the game, James said she is enjoying her football and felt “free” playing in a No 10 role.
“Obviously what dreams are made of,” James said post-match, adding that she is “looking forward” to scoring her next goal.
The Lionesses emphatically secured the top spot in Group D and progression into the knockout rounds, where they will face Nigeria next Monday (7 August).
Speaking after the game, James said she is enjoying her football and felt “free” playing in a No 10 role.
“Obviously what dreams are made of,” James said post-match, adding that she is “looking forward” to scoring her next goal.
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00:00 No, again, another day that obviously what dreams are made of.
00:03 I'm happy for the team and everyone's buzzing and we're looking forward to going into the next round.
00:09 I felt free. I mean, whether I'm on the wing or in the middle,
00:13 I'm just happy to be on the pitch playing and enjoying my football.
00:17 And yeah, I'm happy that I can contribute to goals as well.
00:20 Each day, each game, I'm looking to improve and get better.
00:23 And, you know, there's many more years of improvement and I can always get better.
00:28 so I just need to stay focused and hopefully that can happen.