'Nothing short of what we deserve' - Alessia Russo crowned Player of the Year as Man Utd scoop club prize
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United forward Alessia Russo believes her side's brilliant performance in the Women's Super League in which they've pushed Chelsea to the brink is "nothing short of what we deserve" and did not rule out a sensational final day trophy lift for Marc Skinner's side.
The 24-year-old was crowned the Player of the Year at the inaugural Women's Football Awards on Thursday night following an impressive season punctuated by her cheeky backheel at Euro2022 and 10 league goals to cut her a coveted talent in the women's game. "I think tonight is really special to celebrate women’s football and everything that goes with it," Russo told the MEN. "Whether that’s brands, media.
It’s a nice night where everyone can come together and support women and women’s football because it doesn’t often get recognised." The Lioness was shortlisted alongside teammate Mary Earps, Arsenal's Beth Mead and Leah Williamson, Chelsea's Sam Kerr and Millie Bright, Manchester City's Chloe Kelly, Khadija Shaw and Lauren Hemp and Aston Villa's Rachel Daly.
Manchester United also took home an accolade as they scooped up the VISA Best club of the year, edging out Aston Villa, Brighton and Hove Albion, Glasgow Rangers, Southampton, Everton, Arsenal, Chelsea, Leeds United and Manchester City in the first publicly-voted ceremony to recognise all levels of the women's game.
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