Lauren James::
With a convincing victory over China, Lauren James‘ outstanding individual performance helped England advance as group champions to the Women’s World Cup’s round of 16.
In a thrilling contest in Adelaide, the European champions displayed their skill, and James once again shone brilliantly, scoring two outstanding goals and dishing out three assists.
Lauren James, the top player for Chelsea who had earlier made her World Cup debut with the game-winning goal against Denmark, treated the 13,497 ecstatic fans to a masterclass. She showed poise early on in the match by assisting Alessia Russo in scoring the game’s first goal and then providing a flawless through pass to Lauren Hemp.
James’s skill was on full show as she struck a perfect shot from the outskirts of the box to make it 3-0 as England’s domination continued. Her skill was further demonstrated when the video assistance referee (VAR) denied another outstanding finish because of offside in the build-up.
Shuang Wang’s penalty kick after a VAR judgement on a handball by defender Lucy Bronze unnerved England a little bit as China replied resolutely in the second half with their World Cup chances on the line.
James, though, wasn’t done yet. For England’s fourth goal, he volleyed Jess Carter’s long cross beyond the defenceless Yu Zhu. The scoring spree was completed by striker Rachel Daly and substitute Chloe Kelly, capping up England’s commanding display.
After quietly advancing through the group stages with unimpressive 1-0 wins against Haiti and Denmark, England made a significant statement with this decisive victory. Expectations are raised going into their last-16 encounter against Nigeria, which will be televised live on BBC One at 8:30 BST.
China’s participation in the competition came to an end as Denmark defeated Haiti to claim second place in Group D.
In the absence of injured midfielder Keira Walsh, manager Sarina Wiegman showed her tactical prowess by making great use of England’s attacking ability. The skipper Millie Bright was a force to be reckoned with in her hard tackling, while Hemp’s speed tormented China’s defence and James wowed with her wizardry and unpredictable play.
James, who gained popularity following the victory against Denmark, proceeded to shine against China and received a standing ovation as she departed the game. She is a standout player for England and a rising star in women’s football thanks to her outstanding performance and direct contribution to five goals in a Women’s World Cup game.
James has established her value and emerged as a crucial player for England at the Women’s World Cup, signalling a bright future for the gifted 21-year-old despite stiff competition for offensive slots in the starting XI.
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