Lauren James: A meteoric rise to stardom
Lauren James is a 20-year-old English footballer who plays as a defender for Chelsea and the England national team.
She made her senior debut for the club in 2017 and is considered to be one of the most promising young defenders in the world.
James started playing football at the age of 10, and she quickly rose through the ranks of Chelsea's youth academy
James has won two FA Women's Super League titles with Chelsea, as well as the League Cup and the Community Shield.
James is a versatile defender who can play at right-back, centre-back, or left-back. She is known for her athleticism, and her strength
She only started playing football at the age of 10, but she has already made over 50 appearances for the England national team.
She is widely expected to be a key player for the team at the upcoming Women's World Cup.
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