Maidstone-born Alessia Russo says playing in World Cup Final against Spain in Sydney will be a dream come true
Alessia Russo believes the enormity of playing in the World Cup Final will hit her just minutes before kick-off.
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England's Russo ready for 'pinch me' moment
Forward Alessia Russo cannot wait to kick off England's World Cup final after years spent rehearsing the winning strike in her childhood garden.
Russo stays grounded and says World Cup final 'just a normal game'
SYDNEY : England have the chance to win their first Women's World Cup on Sunday but striker Alessia Russo insists the players will treat it like any other game, exemplifying the kind of ruthless efficiency that has brought them to this stage.
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England are just one game from sporting immortality after beating Australia to set up an epic 2023 Women's World Cup final against Spain.
Ruthless England beat Australia to set up World Cup final with Spain
SYDNEY: Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo did the damage late on in Sydney as England shattered Australian dreams Wednesday with a clinical 3-1 win to set up a Women’s World Cup final against Spain. The Lionesses had stumbled at the same stage twice before but the European champions made no mistake this time to reach the final for the first time. They took the lead nine minutes before the break with Manchester United’s Ella Toone unleashing a rocket just inside the box with the outside of her boot.
Matildas to look back in pride after thrilling host nation
MELBOURNE : Australia bowed out of the Women's World Cup title race with the sting of a lost opportunity against England, but the co-hosts will look back in pride at a campaign that rallied a nation around them.
Ruthless England stun co-hosts Australia to reach Women's World Cup final
England crushed the dreams of co-hosts Australia to reach the final of the Women's World Cup in front of a sold-out crowd of almost 80,000 people in Sydney on Wednesday evening.
Gemma Atkinson says it's 'going to be interesting' as she prepares for Gorka Marquez's next return home
Gemma Atkinson has said it's 'going to be interesting' as she looked ahead to Gorka Marquez's next stint at home. The Strictly Come Dancing star is currently spending the weekdays away from his Greater Manchester home he shares with Gemma and their children.