Russo named England player of the year
Arsenal forward Alessia Russo has been named England's women's player of the year for the second time. The award was determined by a fan vote following her performance in the 2025-26 campaign.
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Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Alessia Russo has scored 31 goals in 68 games for England
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.
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