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KATHRYN BATTE: Lethal Lauren James is every defender's nightmare - and she's living up to her 'cheat code' nickname at the Women's World Cup

Two goals - right foot, left foot. Three assists - right foot, left foot, header. Lauren James can do it all.

As Emma Hayes, her Chelsea manager, said on commentary: ‘We are witnessing brilliance.’

Even England boss Sarina Wiegman, who usually refuses to talk about individual performances, said James does ‘special things’ on the pitch.

James scored with a superb strike from outside the box in the first half before adding a sublime volley in the second.

Had it not been for a contentious VAR decision, which ruled out another phenomenal goal, she would have helped herself to a historic World Cup hat-trick.