Super-sub Alessia Russo scored the pick of England’s goals in their Euro 2022 semi-final thumping of Sweden – but it came as a relief after missing a ‘sitter’ seconds earlier.
The Manchester United forward found the net with an outrageous backheel to strike the Lionesses’ third goal in the 4-0 win at Bramall Lane that booked their ticket for Sunday’s final at Wembley.
Russo’s moment of brilliance came after she had been denied by Swedish goalkeeper Hedvig Lindahl, who she then proceeded to nutmeg with an effort that is bound to be replayed for years to come.
