Former Maidstone schoolgirl Alessia Russo named in England Women's 23-player squad for Euros

Alessia Russo has been named in England's squad for this summer's women's Euros.

England manager Serena Wiegman had named a provisional 28-player squad last month, meaning five players had to miss out.

She left out keeper Sandy MacIver, defenders Steph Houghton and Niamh Charles, and midfielders Katie Zelem and Lucy Staniforth.

That meant a place in the final squad for Russo, who plays her club football at Manchester United.

Forward Russo signed for Manchester United in September 2020, having spent three years playing in the United States. She previously had spells at Brighton and Chelsea as a youngster.

Russo, who went to St Simon Stock School, has five England caps to her name, scoring a hat-trick in a 20-0 thrashing of Latvia last November.

The Euros take place on home soil next month with England facing group matches against Austria (July 6), Norway (July 11) and Northern Ireland (July 15).

England squad: Goalkeepers: Mary Earps (Manchester United), Hannah Hampton (Aston Villa), Ellie Roebuck (Manchester City). Defenders: Millie Bright, Jess Carter (both Chelsea), Lucy Bronze, Alex Greenwood, Demi Stokes (all Manchester City), Rachel Daly (Houston Dash), Lotte Wubben-Moy (Arsenal). Midfielders: Fran Kirby (Chelsea), Jill Scott (in between clubs), Ella Toone (Manchester United), Georgia Stanway (Bayern Munich), Keira Walsh (Manchester City), Leah Williamson (Arsenal). Forwards: Beth England (Chelsea), Lauren Hemp, Chloe Kelly, Ellen White (all Manchester City), Beth Mead, Nikita Parris (both Arsenal), Alessia Russo (Manchester United).