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Manchester United's Lauren James 'inspired by Reece' after brother's Chelsea debut, says Casey Stoney

The 17-year-old marked her full FA Women's Super League debut with a goal against Liverpool, after her brother's midweek debut and goal for the Blues

Manchester United boss Casey Stoney praised Lauren James after her contribution to the team’s first ever FA Women’s Super League win, saying that the forward was inspired by her brother, Chelsea defender Reece James.

Reece made his senior debut for the Blues in midweek, and marked it with a goal in a 7-1 demolition of Grimsby Town .

It was the 19-year-old’s first game since returning from an ankle ligament injury, and his younger sister followed suit against Liverpool, marking her full WSL debut with a goal the day before her 18th birthday .