Lauren James argued that the so-called lesser teams are catching up and there are no easy games anymore
By Kehinde Okeowo
England and Chelsea forward, Lauren James, has said her team’s Round of 16 clash against Nigeria’s Super Falcons at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup will be a ‘very tough’ one.
She made the prediction, when speaking at her post-match interview after England walloped China 6-1 in their final Group D encounter on Tuesday.
The English girls, who after the victory secured the top spot in their group, will now face Nigeria, who qualified in Group B as the runner-up in Brisbane on August 7 and James is already relishing the encounter.
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According to the Blues star, the tie against the Super Falcons is going to be a difficult one because the so-called lesser teams are catching up and there are no easy games anymore.
Speaking with ITV about the upcoming Round of 16 tie, Lauren James said: “Nigeria is going to be very tough, to be fair every team has been tough, even watching the other games.
“Teams are catching up with each other and I know that will be another very difficult game.”
