James has not played since the Switzerland win because Seattle Reign’s National Women’s Soccer League campaign ended in November, although she was involved in pre-season before joining up with Wales last week.
James also struggled for game-time after returning to her club following Euro 2025.
Even so, the 31-year-old says she is in a good place a she prepares to win her 140th cap.
“I worked so hard in the off-season to make sure that I’m ready for Wales and Wales always comes first in my eyes,” James said.
“So if I knew that I had to be ready for this game, I’ll make sure that I am at the best I can be for this game.”
When asked about her lack of minutes for Reign in the autumn, James added: “I think there’d be something wrong if I didn’t think about it.
“Do I want to play more football? Of course I do. And am I going to push to play more this year? Yeah, I am.
“So I’m in a good place and hopefully I can go back, hit the ground and running after two games here with Wales.”