In the match against China, Lauren James stood out as a star player, but the impressive performance of Alessia Russo also provided a significant boost for the Lionesses.
Russo had endured a goal drought in her previous six international games, but her revival was evident as England adopted a 3-4-1-2 formation, wherein she thrived alongside striker Lauren Hemp.
In the match against China, Russo’s positioning and ability to exploit spaces between China’s midfield and defense caused significant problems for their opponents, making her a pivotal player in the team’s success.
As England’s preferred striker and a marquee signing for Arsenal, she faces heightened pressure to succeed.
Her tactical positioning and utilization of space caused problems for the opposition.