Lauren James will miss the start of the 2025-26 Women's Super League (WSL) season with Chelsea after sustaining an injury during England's Euro 2025 campaign.

James played a key role in The Lionesses retaining their Euros title, starting four of the six games, including the final.

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However, the 24-year-old was struggling with injury after playing 120 minutes in the quarterfinal, coming off at half-time of the semifinal against Italy .

She was then subbed off before half-time of the final, having struggled for pace and looked in discomfort as she sat back on the bench before England defeated world champions Spain on

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