Lauren James, who was a major doubt ahead of Sarina Wiegman’s squad selection, played her first match since April when she came on as a 63rd minute substitute in Sunday’s pre-tournament friendly — a 7-0 thrashing of Jamaica. And Wiegman said James could even start when the Lionesses kick off their title defense against France on Saturday in Zurich.

England head into this summer's tournament in Switzerland as reigning champions after their victory on home soil at Euro 2022.

Leah Williamson revealed she's had anxiety about making this summer's Euro 2025 tournament after she missed the last World Cup through injury.