Why did the English turn to William in the struggle with James?

The English turned to William of Orange in the struggle against James II due to widespread discontent with James's Catholicism and his perceived authoritarian rule. William, a Protestant and a popular figure in Europe, was seen as a champion of constitutional monarchy and religious tolerance. His arrival in England in 1688, supported by influential political leaders, offered a viable alternative to James's reign, leading to the Glorious Revolution that ultimately deposed James and established William and Mary as co-monarchs.