Chelsea’s Lauren James ‘out for period of time’ with hamstring injury

Chelsea forward Lauren James has sustained a hamstring injury and will be “out for a period of time,” the club have announced.

The 23-year-old was substituted at half-time in England’s 5-0 win over Belgium during the international window.

She returned to the club to begin rehabilitation but it remains to be seen how long she will be sidelined for.

Chelsea face Barcelona in the Women’s Champions League semifinal on Sunday before hosting the Spanish giants in the second leg of the tie at Stamford Bridge on April 27.