Manchester United and England striker Alessia Russo believes the Lionesses' penalty shootout victory over Brazil is "great preparation" for the upcoming Women's World Cup.
Sarina Wiegman's side got off to an impressive start in the first ever Women's Finalissima at Wembley on Thursday night, with United midfielder Ella Toone applying the finishing touch to a sweeping move to fire England ahead inside 23 minutes. Lauren James thought she had doubled the hosts' advantage before the break but her smart finish was chalked off for offside.
A much-improved second-half display from Brazil saw England concede a flurry of chances before an uncharacteristic error from Mary Earps allowed Andressa Alves to restore parity in stoppage time. Earps atoned for her mistake in the shootout, saving from Tamires and affording Manchester City forward Chloe Kelly with the chance to make herself the hero with the decisive spot-kick.
