Alessia Russo rises above insults to prove she’s worth her England place
- After earning Player of the Match with three assists against the Netherlands, Russo faced online slurs accusing her of benefiting from media hype (“PRusso”).
- Russo disproved criticism about her goal tally by showcasing her versatility: she holds up play, tracks back aggressively, and creates chances—her trio of assists marked the first three-assist game at any Euros.
Read the full Suzanne Wrack's article on The Guardian.
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