Lauren James delivered stirring message by Lionesses legend

Lauren James is the most exciting English talent since Kelly Smith and can fire the Lionesses to World Cup glory this summer, according to Euro 2022 champion Jill Scott. Chelsea ace James, 21, has emerged as a crucial cog in Sarina Wiegman's England machine over the last year as her creativity helped them successfully defend their Arnold Clark Cup title. Ad And Lionesses legend Scott, who retired from the professional game after helping England claim European Championship victory last summer, believes James can emulate former 46-goal international striker Smith and propel her country all the way in Australia.

The Emirates FA Cup'He will manage City!' — Guardiola full of praise for Kompany ahead of FA Cup clash4 HOURS AGO The 36-year-old said: «I don't have to sit on the fence anymore — I do think we can go there and win it. »We have such a great squad. You can just look at people like Lauren James who is such an exciting talent.

«She is a great player technically on the ball. I watch her and I just haven't seen players like that since Kelly Smith. »Obviously Fran Kirby also plays a similar way, but I'm sure that Lauren can get the crowd on their feet if she makes this World Cup squad.

«We will definitely be the best prepared team going into this summer — I'm really excited.» Scott made her national team debut in 2006 and went on to play in four World Cups, four European Championships and two Olympic Games. But most memorably, the midfielder was part of the history-making Lionesses team that soared to Euro 2022 glory at Wembley last summer, capping a watershed moment in the women's game in this country. Scott was recently back under the famous arch as a keynote speaker for the Women In Football Be Inspired Conference, in