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Russo crowned England player of the year

Thousands of fans have cast their votes to name Alessia Russo as the England Women’s Player of the Year 2025–26, connected by EE.

The Arsenal and England forward, who also won the award in 2023-24, topped the fan vote ahead of Lucy Bronze and Hannah Hampton, who placed second and third respectively.

Russo played a key role for England throughout the 2025-26 season, featuring in all ten of the Lionesses’ matches and scoring five goals. The forward started nine of those games, including all six of England’s FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 qualifying fixtures.

Among her highlights during the campaign were a brace in England’s emphatic 6-1 victory against Ukraine in March and the winning goal in a hard-fought 1-0 victory away to Iceland in Reykjavik.

Russo received the award from a group of girls representing the Alessia Russo Foundation, who were invited guests to the Lionesses’ open training session at the start of the international window.

Reacting to the award, Russo said: "To receive the award is really special, particularly as it comes directly from the fans. I am so grateful for their support. A big thank you also to my teammates, it is always about the collective. I absolutely love playing for England every moment I get. Together we're looking forward and hopefully we will go on to have a really big season."