Alessia: "Playing with this team is so fun"

Alessia Russo bagged her 15th goal of the season in a 3-1 win over Everton in the Barclays Women's Super League.

Our number 23 opened and closed the scoring on a brisk Friday night and after the full time whistle, chatted pitchside about the fixture.

Here is everything she had to say:

on the match...

Yeah, it was important to get three points and we were really disappointed last weekend so I think it was a really good reaction from everyone. From start to finish, we were dominant.

on getting a fresh start after last weekend's disappointment...

The FA Cup is a tournament we wanted to go far in as a club so it was really disappointing and we knew that we took a lot of responsibility as players and as a team. Tahis week was really good. Training was at a high level and then we came into the game and we took our chances and I think we played some really nice spells of football.

on this team's effectiveness in both boxes...

I have so much fun when I play with this team. We have so many different threats going forward and we’re dominant in our box too, so I think it’s just fun to play football, being in and around everyone and just work to everyone’s strengths.

on moving into second place in the league...

It’s massive. We want to be taking this club and these games further and further. Everton away is a tough place to come, especially when they’re a top side and they’ve recruited really well over the last few windows. We knew they’d be a tough side but I think we stuck to our plan and did what we’re really good at on the ball. We were ruthless in both boxes.

on her first Champions League quarter-final...

I can’t wait. Champions League nights are what I dreamed of as a kid so I am so excited. We’ll get recovered, rested and be ready but I know the whole squad is really looking forward to it.

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