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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Tom Garry in Zurich

England sweating on Lauren James’s fitness for Euro 2025 final against Spain

Lauren James of England walks through the tunnel area wearing ice around her ankle after being substituted in the Euros semi-final.
Lauren James of England walks through the tunnel area wearing ice around her ankle after being substituted in the Euros semi-final Photograph: Molly Darlington/Uefa/Getty Images

England do not know whether ­Lauren James will be available for Sunday’s Euro 2025 final, Sarina ­Wiegman has said, with the Lionesses waiting nervously on the Chelsea ­forward’s fitness.

James, who was withdrawn at half-time in England’s semi-final win against Italy after sustaining an ankle injury, has started all five of the defending champions’ matches in Switzerland but is a doubt for their showdown with Spain.

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