‘Bring on Australia!’ – Alessia Russo and Lauren Hemp relishing England’s World Cup semi-final
The Metro says England’s goal-scorers in the win over Colombia on Saturday – Alessia Russo and Lauren Hemp – are relishing the challenge of taking on hosts Australia in the Women’s World Cup semi-final.
Russo and Hemp scored the goals which saw Sarina Wiegman’s side come from behind to beat the South Americans 2-1 in Sydney, pushing them through to the final four.
The victory sets up a blockbuster semi-final against the Matildas after the home side dramatically beat France in an epic penalty shoot out earlier on Saturday.
It will be a seriously noisy affair when England meet Australia next week – but Arsenal’s Russo is already relishing the prospect.