There was a clear identity and formula to England’s all-conquering run to a first European title in 2022. The starting XI remained the same throughout and the impact, when the Lionesses needed it most, came from the bench, primarily through Alessia Russo and Ella Toone.
The duo became known as the super-subs, their profiles becoming as big as those lining up at the start of each game, their arrival around the hour mark eagerly awaited.
