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'Goal of the year': Ecstatic England fans go wild for Alessia Russo's audacious backheel effort in 4-0 Euro 2022 semi-final win over Sweden as Ian Wright dubs the Manchester United striker 'Lessi after stunning cameo

Alessia Russo scored England's third goal in emphatic fashion on the way to the Lionesses' stunning 4-0 win over Sweden at Bramall Lane.

Russo appeared to have squandered a great opportunity when she had a close-range shot saved by Hedvig Lindahl, before shrugging of the Swedish defence and backheeling the ball through the veteran goalkeeper's legs in an outrageous show of skill.

Russo is now the joint-second top scorer at the tournament with all four of her goals all coming from the bench, which has left some viewers - including England and Arsenal legend Ian Wright - confused as to why she is not starting.