Lauren James says England cannot change the situation they find themselves in and must beat Greece in their World Cup play-off double-header to secure a place at next summer's tournament in Brazil.
England face Greece home and away after finishing second in qualifying Group 3 behind Spain on goal difference. If they progress, Sarina Wiegman's side will face the winner of the Slovakia vs Ukraine tie, with the victor of that contest securing qualification for the World Cup.
"We can't change what happened and that's where we are now," James told Sky Sports News. "I think we have to just try to look forward to win these games. The World Cup's a massive tournament that you always want to be a part of and it's everyone's dream from a little kid."
James, who signed a new contract earlier this year, is in good form at club level, with second-placed Chelsea dropping just two points from five league games this season. The forward, who was Chelsea's player of the year in 2024, insists her best is still to come. "Every time I put on a shirt, whether it's for club or country, I always want to just show what I'm made of," she said.
Chelsea midfielder Lexi Potter, 20, admits she was "surprised" to earn her first England call-up for the play-off fixtures. Potter has played a part in all four of Chelsea's victories this season and scored in a 2-0 win over Birmingham last month. She learned of the call-up in her bedroom at her family home before sharing her delight with her mother.
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