Reece James set an ambitious target of 40 goals this season for sister and Chelsea forward Lauren, as he jokes she should score "a hat-trick a game."
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Chelsea forward in sensational form this termBrother Reece pushes her for more gloryWants Lauren to hit at least 40 goals this season WHAT HAPPENED?
James was recognised as theBarclays Women's Super League (WSL) Player of the Monthfor January for her impressive performance in two crucial WSL fixtures against Manchester United and Brighton. She scored a hat-trick against the Red Devils and followed it up with a brace in the Blues' 3-0 victory over the Sea Gulls. However, her brother Reece, believes that she is capable of attaining more glory and set her an ambitious target of scoring 40 goals this season.
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The interviewer asked Reece, how many goals could Lauren score this season. The defender replied: "40 goals, maybe? Anything less than 40 is disappointing."
"So not high standards or anything for her?"
"No. She should score a hat-trick a game."
When the interviewer asked if Reece would give her a brief after each match, he responded: "No, I don't need to say anything, she knows."
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When Lauren was asked about the target that she had set for herself, the forward said, "I'm hoping to get 20."
When she was informed that her brother wanted her to get past the 40-mark she was shocked!
"40?!" Yeah, that is very high (standards)," Lauren responded.