The England full-back Lucy Bronze has urged Lauren James not to curb her attacking instincts. James played the full 90 minutes of the goalless draw with Portugal on Saturday, sparkling both ahead of Bronze on the right and then more centrally once repositioned.
Having played such a prominent role in the final home friendly before the Women’s World Cup gets under way, the 21‑year‑old James – who made her England debut last September – is likely to be a major player at the tournament.
