Lauren James Shines Bright in England's Spectacular 6-1 Women's World Cup Triumph over China!

England forward Lauren James described her performance in the dominant 6-1 victory against China at the World Cup as "a dream come true." James excelled on the pitch, contributing two goals and three assists while performing in the number 10 position. Her exceptional display earned her the player of the match accolade and helped the Lionesses secure first place in Group D, leading to a last-16 clash against Nigeria scheduled for Monday.

The Chelsea player, who also scored the winning goal against Denmark, has been the standout performer for Sarina Wiegman's team throughout the tournament.

"Another day, it's clearly a dream come true," James shared with ITV Sport. "I'm thrilled for the team, and everyone is excited and eager for the next round."

"I experience a sense of freedom, whether I am soaring through the air or positioned in the center. The joy of being on the field, actively playing and savoring my football, brings me happiness. It is gratifying to contribute towards scoring goals as well."

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James anticipates that there is more to come, expressing his determination to continuously enhance his skills and abilities on a daily basis. He recognizes that there are numerous years ahead dedicated to further improvement. James firmly believes that he can consistently elevate his performance, affirming that he only needs to maintain focus and strive towards achieving his desired progress.

Wiegman: James did special things

James came close to scoring a hat-trick after her stunning strike just before half-time was controversially ruled out for an offside in the build-up.

England head coach Sarina Wiegman expressed her delight with James' performance after their contribution of five goals in the match. "She feels great, it's evident. She showcased exceptional skills today."

Regrettably, a goal was nullified, yet she gracefully dominates the field.

"I am truly thrilled," she added. "I had mentioned prior to the game that we were going to adopt a slightly different approach, and we executed it brilliantly. It demonstrates the team's remarkable adaptability, and it seems that they are thoroughly relishing it.

"I believe it clicked exceptionally well today, and the players felt at ease. Our aim is to make the most of the existing strengths and utilize them even more effectively."

'James showing what kind of player she is'

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James was awarded player of the match in England's 6-1 win over China

James' Chelsea teammate, Jess Carter, who was among the three modifications selected by Wiegman during the 6-1 victory against China, also expressed admiration for the forward. Carter stated to We News, "I have the privilege of playing with her at Chelsea, and it's truly incredible to witness the Lauren that I am familiar with and compete against on a daily basis being showcased to the rest of the world."

It was quite a challenge for her to take on such a demanding task, transitioning from Chelsea to performing on stages of this magnitude.

Considering this being her first World Cup and lacking extensive international experience, her ability to thrive in this setting truly highlights the caliber of player she is and foreshadows the player she is destined to become.

What's next?

What is the schedule?

The quarter-finals are set to take place on August 11 and 12 in Wellington, Auckland, Brisbane, and Sydney. The first semi-final will be held on August 15 in Auckland, followed by the other semi-final on August 16 at the Accor Stadium in Sydney. The final match will then be held at the Accor Stadium on August 20.

A third-place play-off will be played the day before the final on August 19 in Brisbane.