England boss Sarina Wiegman has named Lauren James, who has not performed since April, in a 23-player squad for subsequent month’s European Championship.

Chelsea ahead James has not featured since injuring a hamstring whereas on worldwide obligation with England.

However the 23-year-old, who has scored seven targets in 27 appearances for England, has been a key participant for Wiegman.

“It is not a danger. We now have a while. We nonetheless have a month. She is coaching very well and is on the level we hoped she can be at this stage,” mentioned Wiegman.

“Hopefully when she comes into camp she will hold progressing to the primary sport in July. We do not see it as a danger.

“I hope she can be accessible for the primary sport within the match. I do not know for what number of minutes but. We should see.

“We now have that pleasant towards Jamaica [on 29 June] and I hope she is going to make that too.”

Teenager Michelle Agyemang is an thrilling addition, included as considered one of seven forwards within the squad, regardless of making just one look for the senior workforce.

The 19-year-old, who has been on mortgage at Brighton from Arsenal, impressed with a surprising purpose 41 seconds into her debut after approaching as a late substitute in a 3-2 defeat by Belgium in April.

Requested if Agyemang is usually a “wildcard” off the bench, Wiegman mentioned: “Yeah I feel so, I feel so. We are going to see what she will convey.

“I’ve seen her in coaching classes and what she did in Belgium – she will convey one thing totally different. I hope she will present that.”

England, who beat Germany 2-1 at Wembley to win Euro 2022, face world quantity 11 aspect France of their opening sport in Switzerland on 5 July (20:00 BST) and likewise tackle Tenth-ranked Netherlands and Wales in a tricky group.

The ultimate can be held in Basel on 27 July.