Alessia Russo has spoken of relief at joining up with England for the World Cup after a “tough” period of focus on her club future. The striker has chosen to leave Manchester United and is expected to be announced as an Arsenal player within days of her contract expiring on Friday.
Russo linked up with England at St George’s Park last week and is preparing for Saturday’s friendly against Portugal at Stadium MK, before the squad fly to Australia next Wednesday. The 24-year-old’s departure from United was confirmed just under a fortnight ago and she has not found the speculation easy to handle. In January Arsenal had two world-record bids for her turned down.
