Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall hails England stars after Women’s World Cup semi-final win
Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall has praised two England stars following Wednesday’s 3-1 Women’s World Cup semi-final win over Australia. The Lionesses have reached the World Cup final for the first time ever after eliminating the host nation and face a showdown with Spain on Sunday.
Ella Toone handed the European champions a first-half lead and after Sam Kerr levelled it up, goals from Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo secured the victory. Eidevall has just signed Russo on a free transfer at club level and she will play for the Gunners in the Women’s Super League this season after three years at Manchester United.
The Swedish manager paid tribute to Russo after England’s win over Australia and also lauded Manchester City forward Hemp. ‘Alessia Russo is a great player and she’s a great person and personality,’ Eidevall said.
‘I think when you see her and Lauren Hemp play together, they are not only good with the ball and with their movement, they are so hard working. I think the two hardest working forward players that we have in this World Cup. Together they never give up. They hunt down every ball down to the last inch and it paid off two games in a row.’
Russo will look to make her Arsenal debut on October 1 when the Gunners host Liverpool on the first matchday of the new WSL season.
England’s Historic Run to the World Cup Final
England have made history by reaching the Women’s World Cup final for the first time ever. After eliminating host nation Australia, they now face a showdown with Spain on Sunday.
The Lionesses have been led by manager Jonas Eidevall, who has praised two of his England stars following Wednesday’s 3-1 semi-final win over Australia. Ella Toone handed the European champions a first-half lead and after Sam Kerr levelled it up, goals from Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo secured the victory.
Eidevall has just signed Russo on a free transfer at club level and she will play for the Gunners in the Women’s Super League this season after three years at Manchester United. The Swedish manager paid tribute to Russo after England’s win over Australia and also lauded Manchester City forward Hemp.
‘Alessia Russo is a great player and she’s a great person and personality,’ Eidevall said. ‘I think when you see her and Lauren Hemp play together, they are not only good with the ball and with their movement, they are so hard working. I think the two hardest working forward players that we have in this World Cup. Together they never give up. They hunt down every ball down to the last inch and it paid off two games in a row.’
Alessia Russo’s Arsenal Debut
Russo will look to make her Arsenal debut on October 1 when the Gunners host Liverpool on the first matchday of the new WSL season.
The 22-year-old forward has been in impressive form for England at this year’s World Cup, scoring two goals in four appearances so far. She will be looking to continue her good form when she makes her Arsenal debut later this year.
Eidevall has praised Russo for her hard work and dedication, saying: ‘Alessia Russo is a great player and she’s a great person and personality. I think when you see her and Lauren Hemp play together, they are not only good with the ball and with their movement, they are so hard working. I think the two hardest working forward players that we have in this World Cup. Together they never give up. They hunt down every ball down to the last inch and it paid off two games in a row.’
England’s Final Showdown with Spain
England will now face Spain in Sunday’s Women’s World Cup final in a historic showdown between two of Europe’s top teams. The Lionesses have been impressive throughout the tournament, eliminating host nation Australia in the semi-finals to reach their first ever World Cup final.
England have been led by manager Jonas Eidevall, who has praised two of his England stars following Wednesday’s 3-1 semi-final win over Australia. Ella Toone handed the European champions a first-half lead and after Sam Kerr levelled it up, goals from Lauren Hemp and Alessia