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Simon Collings

England Women head coach Sarina Wiegman excited by Lauren James potential after handing her first call-up

Siblings: Lauren is the sister of Chelsea defender Reece

(Picture: Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

England manager Sarina Wiegman has revealed Chelsea youngster Lauren James has been on her radar ever since she took charge of the Lionesses last year.

James, who is the sister of England right-back Reece, is currently uncapped by England at senior level but was on Wednesday called up for next month’s World Cup qualifiers against Austria and Luxembourg.

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