Russo named England player of the year

Alessia Russo has scored 31 goals in 68 games for England [Getty Images]Forward Alessia Russo has been named England women's player of the year.The 27-year-old, who also won the award two seasons ago, has been a key player in the 2025-26 campaign, featuring in all 10 games and scoring five goals.Last week she scored the third goal as England beat Greece 3-1 in their 2027 World Cup play-off semi-final first leg.Arsenal's Russo pipped Chelsea pair Lucy Bronze and Hannah Hampton to the award, which