Lauren James has been declared fully fit and available for selection by Sarina Wiegman as England prepare to face Spain in the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 final. She had sparked concerns in the Lionesses dressing room after she picked up an ankle issue during the semi-final win over Italy. However, the Chelsea star completed training on Saturday in Zurich and is now in contention for Sunday’s high-stakes finale in Basel.
England set to face Spain in Euro finalJames has been declared fit to participateWiegman ready to count on the wingerFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
James has already made her mark at the tournament, netting twice during England’s run to the final and playing a critical role down the right flank. Her return to fitness offers England a timely boost as they gear up to face the reigning world champions.
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Wiegman confirmed that all 23 squad members trained without issue ahead of the title clash and told reporters: "We had 23 players on the pitch today and everyone came through, so if everyone recovers well, then we have 23 players available for tomorrow. I think we have many players that can impact, and we know that (James) can have an impact too, so that will be nice.”
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Captain Leah Williamson, who had a nervous moment herself after twisting her ankle in the dramatic quarter-final penalty shootout victory over Sweden, reassured supporters that she is now fully fit and focused.
“My ankle is great. My mum actually rolled her ankle a couple of days ago, so she’s taken all the attention away from me now," she said. "But no, I had a scare. Obviously, I want to be involved, and I want to be available to help the team any way they need me. But obviously played that game, the semi-final and ready to go tomorrow.”
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While James is expected to be involved in the final, England are fortunate to have reliable alternatives should Wiegman decide not to start her. Beth Mead and Chloe Kelly are both seasoned internationals and can bring a blend of pace, experience, and creativity.
