Lauren James “would be ready” if she is recalled to England’s starting XI for Sunday’s Women’s World Cup final against Spain, says Emma Hayes.
The 21-year-old Chelsea midfielder was banned for two games after being sent off in the last-16 win over Nigeria.
Manchester United’s Ella Toone played in the quarter-final win over Colombia and semi-final victory over Australia.
“The players are prepared for whatever team [manager] Sarina [Wiegman] picks,” said Chelsea boss Hayes.
“Lauren is an outstanding player and will go on to contribute many more moments for both club and country. As always, she will be reflective and move forward.”
James has scored three goals and made three assists in three appearances at her first major tournament.
Toone, who started England’s first group game victory over Haiti, became the first English player to score in a quarter-final, semi-final and final of a major tournament with the opening goal in the 3-1 semi-final win over the Matildas on Wednesday. She scored the opener in England’s 2-1 win over Germany in last year’s Euros final, having also scored against Spain in the quarter-final.
Hayes added: “It’s about England as a team and they have all stepped up and filled in, whether that’s Katie Zelem for Keira Walsh [when she was injured] or Toone for James in the quarter-final.”