![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/lauren-james-dad-nigel-on-brilliant-england-star-and-her-womens-world-cup-exploits/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/0_GettyImages-1587302749.jpg&description=Lauren James boasts an outstanding three goals and three assists in as many games at the Women's World Cup and dad Nigel - also father of Chelsea star Reece - is backing her to fire the Lionesses to glory The father of football stars Lauren and Reece James has spoken of his pride at their amazing success. Nigel James coached them both when they were growing up when he was forced out of the professional game himself through injury. After watching shooting star Lauren gain her second Player of the Game award of the Women's World Cup with two goals against China, Nigel admitted: "I pinch myself every day. "Most parents would only dream to have one England international, never mind two." But he is not surprised at her performances as her team-mates predict that she could go on to become the best player in the world. "Everyone who has seen Lauren play from six or seven-years-old knows how good she is," Nigel, of Marlow, Bucks, said. "It's brilliant, it's quality but that's Lauren. "She has trained all her life, she's dedicated and she's been obsessed with being a footballer. It's all she has ever wanted to do. She wanted to compete against boys and has trained against top academy players who are playing in the Premier League today." Growing up, Lauren played alongside brother Reece and England men's midfielder Conor Gallagher in a team her dad coached following spells with Woking and Aldershot as a player. Reece, now 23, and striker Lauren, 21, as well as their elder brother Joshua, were enrolled in academies. Nigel is now planning to travel to Australia after watching the group stages on television because of his coaching commitments. "I had to do some work at Lauren's place," he said. "Her mum is out there and I've been the removal man. Driving around in the van and carrying the washing machine around. I'm not there in Australia so I'm here and I feel like I'm doing something for my children. "I've just been watching at home in my own peace with friends and family. Wh){kind=link}
Lauren James boasts an outstanding three goals and three assists in as many games at the Women’s World Cup and dad Nigel – also father of Chelsea star Reece – is backing her to fire the Lionesses to glory
The father of football stars Lauren and Reece James has spoken of his pride at their amazing success.
Nigel James coached them both when they were growing up when he was forced out of the professional game himself through injury. After watching shooting star Lauren gain her second Player of the Game award of the Women’s World Cup with two goals against China, Nigel admitted: “I pinch myself every day.
“Most parents would only dream to have one England international, never mind two.” But he is not surprised at her performances as her team-mates predict that she could go on to become the best player in the world.
“Everyone who has seen Lauren play from six or seven-years-old knows how good she is,” Nigel, of Marlow, Bucks, said. “It’s brilliant, it’s quality but that’s Lauren.