Alessia Russo has started to defy her critics - just like Ellen White last summer

There are two obvious parallels with Ellen White last summer. The calls for Alessia Russo to be dropped, and the evolution into a role that is about more than just scoring goals. Last night, she delivered when England most needed her FIFAWWC

The debate has raged nonetheless and goals against China and Colombia will not settle it on its own.

The striker took 23 touches in the penalty area and 44 in the attacking third over the six matches she played. Russo is faring even better; in her five so far has 30 touches in the box and 90 in the attacking third. She is winning fewer of her aerial duels – eight from 25, at a rate of 32 per cent compared to White’s 50 per cent at the Euros.

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