Alessia Russo sets up equaliser against Spain as England reach semi-finals of Women's Euros

Maidstone girl Alessia Russo helped England recover from a goal down to beat Spain and reach the semi-finals of the Women's Euros.

The Lionesses were six minutes away from bowing out of their home tournament when Russo set up the equaliser, heading Lauren Hemp's cross into the path of Manchester United team-mate Ella Toone.

England went on to complete a 2-1 victory in extra-time courtesy of a stunning long-range strike from Georgia Stanway, sending a passionate home crowd at the Amex Stadium into raptures.

Russo made a big impact after coming off the bench before the hour mark, with England trailing to Esther Gonzalez's early second-half goal.

The 23-year-old offered a focal point in attack, testing a Spain defence who had looked comfortable before her introduction.

There were big celebrations at full-time, with the Lionesses through to a fourth successive major semi-final.

Russo and co will meet either Sweden or Belgium at Sheffield United's Bramall Lane stadium next Tuesday, with the final at Wembley on July 31.