💎 Gem Bet: Lauren James to have 2+ Shots @ 1.66 (bet365)

There is real value when backing this selection with bet365 at 1.66, the same pick is priced as low as 1.30 with SkyBet and 1.25 with Paddy Power.

Lauren James has been one of the most important players in the England squad as they have battled their way to the final. She has scored twice so far, with both goals coming in England’s 4-0 win over Netherlands in the group stages. However, despite James not adding to that tally in the knockout stages, her shot count has remained consistently high. 

James has had 14 shots across her five appearances at the European Championships (3.59 per 90) with four of these efforts finding the target (1.03 per 90).

James has had 2+ shots in all five of her appearances at the European Championships, including the semi-final against Italy where she was taken off at half-time. 

James struggled with injury during the 24/25 season which meant she only played nine matches for her club side, Chelsea, in the WSL. However, her shot count was just as high across these fixtures with James having 27 shots across these games (4.32 per 90), with 11 of them finding the target (1.76 per 90).

James’ consistently high shot average suggests that she can be the player to help England unlock this impressive Spain side. Her speed on the break could prove pivotal for England as well as her willingness to take aim from any angle, as her domestic and international shot numbers suggest.

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