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Dom Smith

Sarina Wiegman defends decision to bring goalscorer Alessia Russo off as England draw opening Euros qualifier

Sarina Wiegman defended her decision to substitute goalscorer Alessia Russo in the second half of the Lionesses’ 1-1 Euro 2024 qualifier draw with Sweden.

Russo had given England a half-time lead at Wembley in their first Euro 2025 qualifier but was replaced on 79 minutes, by which time Sweden were already level.

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