Lauren James celebrates goal in front of Man United fans after being booed

The England superstar put Chelsea 1-0 up against Manchester United in the Women's Super League at Stamford Bridge mere seconds after being jeered by her former club's fans.

It was always likely the script would see her hit the back of the net against her former club.

James signed for the Blues back in 2021 having begun her professional career with the Red Devils.

And Man United fans clearly hadn't forgotten and booed the 22-year-old as she took a corner in front of them just minutes into the match.

James got her own back swiftly, though, netting in the fifth minute of the clash.

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Chelsea were already on top and after composed play in the penalty area from Guro Reiten and Johanna Rytting Kaneryd, saw the English star played in on the right of the box.

Her strike took a nick off Man United defender Millie Turner and left Mary Earps unable to stop it.

James, though, rather than celebrating in front of those in Blue, wheeled away towards the United fans to ensure they knew who had opened the scoring.

And she grabbed Chelsea's second too, scoring from the right-side of the box again past a stranded Earps to make the scoreline 2-0.

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Her second, though, saw her enjoy the goal with her teammates and in front of her own supporters.