Introducing VERSUS 20 Questions With... A new interview format asking everyone's favourite players the questions we all desperately want answers to. Kendrick or Drake? F50s or T90s? Have they seen the latest season of MAFS? What do they think about Shai's latest Tunnel Fit? Where we dropping tonight? It's your favourite players and their take on the culture we live in, right now.

To kick off the new format, we've linked up with Chelsea and England forward Lauren James. Mercurial on the pitch and fashion-forward off it. LJ is one of the WSL's biggest stars and continues to cause waves every game she plays. In 15 appearances for the Blues this season she's clocked 13 goals and two assists, and is on the cusp of winning her third consecutive league title. The 2022/23 PFA Young Player of the Year has been working with Google Pixel to ensure the next generation of young ballers are well equipped for the road ahead when it comes to breaking into the beautiful game.

We spoke to LJ to see what she's listening to, what she's watching, what she's ordering at Nando's and what the best thing about being a Google Pixel ambassador is.

‍VERSUS: What song gets you hyped before kickoff?

Lauren James: Poppin’ by Yeat.

VS: What's your favourite piece in your wardrobe atm?

LJ: Probably the Nike x Stussy stuff

VS: Who's your best friend in football?

LJ: Kadeisha Buchanan

VS: Do you sit near each other in the changing room?

LJ: Nah opposite.

VS: Riiight - eye contact.

LJ: Eye contact.

VS: What's the last thing you do before you go to sleep?

LJ: I'm usually on a call with my friends.

VS: What's your favourite video game?

LJ: FIFA.

VS: Oh yeah. What mode you on?

LJ: I like doing online FUT champs.

VS: Serious. What's your biggest interest outside of football?
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LJ: I'd say fashion.

VS: Do you have a lot of creps then? You a crep collector?

LJ: Yeah, I got loads.

VS: How many?

LJ: I don't even know lol.

VS: What's your favourite place to eat?

LJ: Either Nando's or Novikov.

VS: Two ends of the spectrum.

LJ: Haha yeah it's one or the other.

VS: What you getting at Nando's?

LJ: Chicken halloumi wrap, hot.

What's the best city in the world?

LJ: London

VS: What are you most grateful for?

LJ: Family, friends and football.

VS: What's the biggest life lesson you've learned so far?

LJ: Not everyone can be trusted.

VS: What's your favourite dish you make at home?

LJ: Spaghetti bolognese. Simple.

VS: What's the best holiday you've been on?

LJ: Me and my brother went Ibiza a couple years ago. Lots of fun.

VS: What did you get up to?

LJ: Just living life haha!

VS: What song have you got on repeat?

LJ: I'll have to say 450 - Imperfection.

VS: What TV show are you locked into?

LJ: I don't watch TV haha.

VS: No TV?!

LJ: Unless it's football.

VS: So... Match of the Day?

LJ: Haha yeah, 10:30 I'm there.

VS: What's your favourite stadium to play in?

LJ: Stamford Bridge.

VS: Who was your football idol growing up?

LJ: Eden Hazard.

VS: What's the best thing about being a Google Pixel ambassador?

LJ: Definitely helping raise the visibility in the women's game.

VS: What's a nickname only your family call you?

LJ: Lol, like L-O-L.

VS: What's your favourite feature on the Google Pixel?

LJ: That camera feature - Best Take.

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Lauren James is a Pixel ambassador, supporting Google Pixel to help close the visibility gap in women’s football.