Lauren James is ready to play the Women’s World Cup final against Spain if it is decided Sarah Wiegman, said his manager at Chelsea, Emma Hayes this Friday. And it is that the English international has already served the two game penalty imposed for his kick on Nigerian Alozie, which led to his dismissal.
James was one of the tournament’s best players in the group stage but missed England’s last two games after receiving a red card. Hayes said he has been in contact with James and confirmed the 21-year-old is excited to return this Sunday.
“Lauren is an outstanding player and she will contribute many more moments for her club and country,” he told reporters in Sydney. “As always, she will be reflective, thinking about what happened and very excited to be available for the final. Those players are ready for whatever happens, whatever team the coach chooses, I’m sure Lauren will be ready.” .
Hayes added: “This is what they’ve trained for years… England have incredible leaders, not just Millie Bright, but the whole team. Mary Earps, Lucy Bronze, Alex Greenwood, Keira Walsh , Rachel Daly… Got Veteran. players who can deliver on all fronts and come together as a team. They’re ready.”
Words for Aitana and Salma
Hayes says he will take England back to the world title on Sunday, but he doesn’t think it will be easy. “I think Spain will try to defend England five so the tactical battle will be interesting. England have the pace, the power, the attacking threats to cause problems, but with Aitana Bonmati and Salma Paralluelo Spain has players of the highest level. For me, the two best teams are in the final”.
With Vlatko Andonovski resigning as USA coach on Thursday following the double world champion’s early exit from the World Cup, Hayes was asked if he was interested in the job.
“I’m very happy at Chelsea, I’ve made it clear. I’ve been there for 11 years, it’s my home. I think America has wonderful players. Maybe the tournament didn’t go the way they wanted, but my The focus is to get home and prepare the team for the start of the season,” he said.
Source: La Verdad
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