Manchester United's star forward, key member of Sarina Wiegman's Women's World Cup England squad (remember that back heel goal in last summer's Euros game against Sweden that saw her nominated for a Fifa award? Lionesses’ forward Alessia Russo was named the Player of the Year at the inaugural Women’s Football Awards, with compatriot Keira Walsh lifting the International Player of the Year Award and Tottenham striker Harry Kane scooping a major ally award for his efforts to promote growth of the women’s football. Russo has been the subject of swirling transfer rumours with her contract with United set to expire at the end of the season. In April she shared a snap of herself alongside her mother, father and brother and captioned the image: "Another special week".

Meet Alessia Russo, England’s back-heel hero

It seems a love of the sport runs in her family as her father Mario reportedly played non-league football for the Met Police while her brother Giorgio played non-league for Ramsgate in Kent. While she is not playing the beautiful game, Alessia enjoys the finer things in life, including sunny vacations with her pals. The 24-year-old, who top-scored for United for the second season running with 13 goals in all competitions this term, joined United in 2020 and has made 59 appearances in her three years with the club. Speaking about the award, Kelly said: “Us girls probably don't realise the impact we have on many young girls' lives, but this award is not just for women's football, it's for every woman involved in sport.

She set an international record by bagging an 11-minute hattrick in a 20-0 World Cup qualifier win over Latvia last November, and her goal against Sweden at last year's Euros was voted goal of the tournament and was later nominated for the Puskas award. They went to a Calvin Harris gig the previous night on the Spanish island with other members of the team including captain Leah Williamson and Nikita Parris. Clubs in Spain and America are also monitoring the situation, while there is also interest from French outfit Olympique Lyonnais.

Alessia Russo is daughter of Met Lionesses World Cup star Alessia Russo is daughter of Met

She was used as the goalkeeper, the defender, the player to get nutmegged, the player to get two-footed. And not only was Alessia part of the winning squad, her back-heeled goal she scored in England’s semi-final 4-0 win over Sweden was voted goal of the tournament in a fan poll.And she even managed a sneaky peak at the opposition’s tactics during the emotional rollercoaster that ended in glory. Meanwhile, Luca went on to focus on track and field while Giorgio has also played non-league football for several Kent-based sides. Cuddle up to a teddy bear coat:As Max Mara celebrates ten years of its cosy design, we pick the best.

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Alessia has a close relationship with her family who are often seen at her matches as well as on her Instagram feed. Spurs’ attacker Rosella Ayane and West Ham forward Vivianne Asseyi paid tribute to the pair as they acknowledged the behind-the-scenes support within women’s football. Ad Feature From luxury skincare to must-have make-up collections - get Christmas all wrapped up with dream gifts.Lioness Alessia Russo has been snapped enjoying a well-earned break following England's Euro 2022 final win.

Lionesses Chloe Kelly and Alessia Russo star at the Glamour

But Russo claimed afterwards she was 'fortunate' to score and was frustrated she didn't convert the much simpler opportunity that fell her way seconds earlier. Fellow England heroes Ella Toone and Ellie Roebuck have also been spotted enjoying themselves in Ibiza as the post-Euros party continues.From Los Angeles and Malibu to France, the star appears to be living her best life with pictures and video clips as memorabilia.