England win Euro 2022: Alessia Russo looked at German tactical note in final

Alessia Russo was caught cheekily taking a look at Germany’s tactical instructions written on a note during the Euro 2022 final.

England brought football home after beating Germany 2-1 after extra-time at Wembley.

And Russo was involved in a brilliant moment just minutes after Chloe Kelly’s winner in the 110th-minute.

German substitute, Sara Doorsoun-Khajeh, was given instructions by Martina Voss-Tecklenburg as the they looked to equalise late in the final.

However, Russo took a less than subtle peek over Doorsoun-Khajeh’s shoulder in an attempt to read the note.

Toone and Russo peeping those german instructions… pic.twitter.com/5tIRaq0lO0

Absolutely creasing at Toone and Russo trying to read the German tactics note #eng #Lionesses #euros2022 pic.twitter.com/CW7hh9Oje8

Does she even understand German?

It was something that England fans spotted during the final and they absolutely loved it:

We’re not quite sure the note said but social media has turned it into a meme. Many claim the note simply said: ‘It’s coming home!’

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Russo made headlines in the semi final for her outrageous back heel finish against Sweden in a 4-0 victory.

And she had full faith in her Manchester United teammates, Toone, when she was put through on goal by Keira Walsh’s brilliant pass.

“As soon as she got put through, I knew it was going in the back of the net,” she said. “That’s because she can do it on the biggest stage of all.

“This is what dreams are made of,” Russo added. “As a young girl watching women’s football and now this, it’s unbelievable. These girls are special, the manager is special, and what a special group of staff. This is amazing. All my family are in the crowd. My mum, all my brothers, my sister, all my