ALESSIA RUSSO helped England reach the final of the Women’s Euros with an audacious backheel against Sweden.
The 23-year-old Manchester United forward came off the bench to net the cheekiest of goals at Bramall Lane.
What can you say about that?!
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It was the pick of the goals in England’s stunning 4-0 win over Sweden.
With the Lionesses already two goals to the good thanks to Beth Mead and Lucy Bronze, Russo added a quite brilliant third.
After seeing an initial effort saved by goalkeeper Hedvig Lindahl, Russo found herself with her back to goal.
But in a genius piece of quick thinking the forward backheeled the ball towards goal.
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And her effort nutmegged goalkeeper Lindahl before nestling in the back of the net.
Russo wheeled away in delight as she celebrated helping fire England into their first major final in 13 years.
Fran Kirby then added a cheeky effort of her own to well and truly put the game beyond doubt.
The Chelsea star spotted Lindahl off her line and lobbed the Sweden stopper with a cheeky chip from the edge of the area – though the Swedish keeper should’ve done better.
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But it was Russo’s goal that sent fans wild at Bramall Lane.
Supporters watching on TV couldn’t quite believe Russo’s wonderful finish either.
One wrote on Twitter: “Semi final. Against second best team in the world. Back heel goal? Just wow.”
Another said: “Well that’s the goal of tournament then.”
A third disbelieving fan added: “What a goal wow.”
While a fourth said: “Lost for words.”
Sarina Wiegman’s side will now face either Germany or France in Sunday’s final under the arch at Wembley.
