Alessia Russo is once again gracing the cover of a magazine, this time for Wonderland, as the Lionesses star reflected upon the growth of the WSL.
Article continues below
Article continues below
Article continues below
Russo stars on front of British lifestyle magazineShares journey from childhood to LionessVows women's game will continue to boomWHAT HAPPENED?
Life is pretty hectic for Russo these days. Less than 24 hours after leading Arsenal's epic fightback against Leicester City earlier this month, she was at the studios of Wonderland magazine as she became the cover star for the winter edition of the lifestyle magazine.
AdvertisementWHAT ALESSIA RUSSO SAID
In her interview with the magazine, Russo shared her journey from childhood kickabouts to the pinnacle of the sport. And despite the spectacular growth of the women's game, the England star is adamant more is to come. "The momentum is really building, especially in terms of the Women’s Super League,” Russo said. “The change has happened. This is the easier part now because we’ve proved that you can believe in the women’s game. Attendance at the games shows that. But we won’t ever stop.”
Getty ImagesTHE BIGGER PICTURE
The Euro 2022 winner has become one of the faces of a new generation of players that promise to lift the sport to even further heights. With participation and attendance booming since England Euro 2022 win, Russo and her Lionesses team-mates are in high demand from media outlets beyond the sporting world.
WHAT NEXT FOR ALESSIA RUSSO?
Another big crowd is expected this afternoon as Russo and her Arsenal team-mates look to keep pace with WSL leaders Chelsea when they face West Ham at Meadow Park.