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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Rachel Steinberg

HISTORICAL FACTS: Alessia russo playing in the world cup final is a real pinch me moment | History Defined

PA Wire

Forward Alessia Russo cannot wait to kick off England’s World Cup final after years spent rehearsing the winning strike in her childhood garden.

This is a monumental moment for Sarina Wiegman’s side, who until beating co-hosts Australia 3-1 in their semi-final had never finished higher than third place in a global showpiece.

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