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'That's why I don't go up for headers!' - Lauren James shows off 'nasty' black eye after playing starring role for Lionesses in crucial Euro 2025 win over the Netherlands

Women's EURO

England

Italy

<p>A lot of expectation has been placed on James' shoulders heading into the European Championship in Switzerland, as the Lionesses went into the tournament with a somewhat new-look side. The Chelsea superstar showed off her mettle with a brace against the Netherlands in their second group stage game of Group D to help <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/england-women-player-ratings-netherlands-lethal-lauren-james-reignites-lionesses-euro-2025-hopes-sarina-wiegman-dutch-demolition/blt8d7619e02520cdf1" target="_blank">Sarina Wiegman's side won 4-0</a>.</p><p></p><picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt9cb59a81f26ce1ae/Lauren%20James.JPG?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt9cb59a81f26ce1ae/Lauren%20James.JPG?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt9cb59a81f26ce1ae/Lauren%20James.JPG?format=jpg" alt="Lauren James" data-source="" data-copyright="ITV Sport" data-portal-copyright="ITV Sport" perform:prop="uuid:blt9cb59a81f26ce1ae;width:313;height:537"></picture><p></p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>James suffered an unfortunate knock to her head when she went for a header, and after her substitution, she was spotted with an ice pack to her eye as she looked to relieve the swelling. In the post-match interview, she joked about not wanting to 'go up for headers'.</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">How's the shiner looking this morning LJ? 😆<a href="https://twitter.com/Lionesses?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Lionesses</a> <a href="https://t.co/DJii8VTKG3">pic.twitter.com/DJii8VTKG3</a></p>— ITV Football (@itvfootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/itvfootball/status/1943218930073424139?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
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THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Speaking to the media after the game, James said when asked about her facial injury: "For sure, that is why I don't go up for headers! It's a nasty one."</p><p>She added: “The win is massive. As long as I am helping the team in every way I can, whether that is providing or scoring, I just try and do my best each game. Hopefully, as the games keep going on, I keep getting more involved.”</p>

WHAT JAMES SAID

<p>The Lionesses are up against Wales in the final game of Group D in Euro 2025, and James will be a certain starter for the game on Sunday, July 13. A win would very much see England through to the knockout stages.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR JAMES?

'That's why I don't go up for headers!' - Lauren James shows off 'nasty' black eye after playing starring role for Lionesses in crucial Euro 2025 win over the Netherlands | Goal.com

Chelsea superstar Lauren James has joked that she doesn&apos;t &apos;go up for headers&apos; as she showed off her black eye after taking a blow to the face. She was also seen with an ice pack on the bench after she made way for Chloe Kelly during England&apos;s 4-0 win against the Netherlands in Euro 2025 at Stadion Letzigrund in Zurich.

&apos;That&apos;s why I don&apos;t go up for headers!&apos; - Lauren James shows off &apos;nasty&apos; black eye after playing starring role for Lionesses in crucial Euro 2025 win over the Netherlands

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