‘Reece’s advice was to enjoy it, have fun and score goals’

England forward on her World Cup hopes, the motivation of missing Euro 2022 and her brother’s words of wisdom

ENJOYING LIFE: Lauren James of England smiles during an England Training Session at St Georges Park on June 27, 2023 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

For all the hype that follows Lauren James, you would not know it when in conversation with her. “I’m someone who always wants to just play football,” she says. “I try not to let the external noise get into me. I like to stay grounded.” 

Reserved in front of the media, the England forward remains down to earth, letting her ability on the pitch and those around her do the talking.