England’s star forward is fondly remembered by her teachers – who hold her up as an inspiration for the next generation
When Lauren James pulls on her boots on Monday to take on Nigeria, the England star will have one less thing on her plate than she did during her first experience with the national team.
“She did her GCSEs in an IT room – she was working for England away when she had her exams, so they had to have a special exam and moderator,” said Chris Tabron, who was her head of year at secondary school. He was responsible for her pastoral care, and ensuring football did not squeeze out her education.
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