England, Lauren James and Spain
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Lauren James was a key player for England in the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 campaign, which resulted in a stunning win against Spain in Switzerland on Sunday
England’s winning goalscorer came on at half-time after Chelsea forward James was withdrawn with an injury, which she suffered just before the break and forced a stoppage in play from Aitana Bonmati.
With another shootout looming, Chloe Kelly, England’s hero at Wembley in 2022, stepped up and struck home the decisive goal at the death. After seeing an initial spot-kick saved by Laura Giuliani, the Arsenal forward scored on the rebound to seal the holders a place in Sunday’s showpiece.