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Lauren James hailed as 'a level above everyone else' after superb opening goal for England in World Cup clash with Denmark, as fans tip the Chelsea star to be 'player of the tournament' if the Lionesses go all the way

Lauren James has doubled down on her status as one of the world's finest players following her sublime goal for England against Denmark.

The Chelsea star scored the opening goal in the Lionesses' second World Cup game on Friday, following their narrow weekend win against Haiti.

While James started that first game on the bench, Sarina Wiegman started the 21-year-old from the beginning against Denmark - and was rewarded within seven minutes, as she worked herself into space to shoot from 20-yards out.

Women's football oracle Rich Laverty tweeted: 'I think she's here to stay'.