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.

Our two tips for Saturday’s Women’s Euro 2025 match between France and England include a goal for Alessia Russo

England are looking to become just the second team to win multiple Women’s European Championships after lifting their first-ever major tournament trophy in 2022. The Lionesses saw off Spain and Sweden in the knockout rounds, before they edged out Germany to clinch the silverware at Wembley.