5 September, Thursday, 2024
No menu items!
HomeSportsLioness Lauren James on Fifa 23, chats with brother Reece and staying...

Lioness Lauren James on Fifa 23, chats with brother Reece and staying humble

LAUREN JAMES admits herself that she is a woman of few words.

When she received a phone call from an unknown number in August, a combination of her shyness and easy-going nature meant she let it ring out, only to realise it was Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman telling her she would be making her England debut.

Spending time with her older brother Reece, they rarely talk about their joint experiences of playing for Chelsea and their country, preferring to keep football separate if they can.

And even when asked if she is happy with her rating of 73 on Fifa 23 – a game that includes women’s clubs for the first time – she simply replied: “Nah.”

After a wry smile, speaking at the Women’s Football Summit, presented by EA SPORTS, she continued: “I guess the stats are based on last season.

RELATED ARTICLES

Most Popular

Recent Comments