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James keen to give Chelsea boss Hayes final season to remember
Chelsea's Lauren James (left) speaks with manager Emma Hayes as they are substituted after scoring a hat-trick during the Women's Super League match at Stamford Bridge, London, January 21, 2024

LAUREN JAMES hopes Chelsea can “achieve good things” in outgoing manager Emma Hayes’ final season in charge of the club.

Hayes announced her decision to step down in November and will become the head coach of the United States Women’s national team at the end of the campaign.

Her departure marks the end of a 12-year reign at Chelsea where she has won six Women’s Super League titles, five FA Cups and two League Cups.

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