Russo, James both score twice as England beat Greece in World Cup play-off

Alessia Russo and Lauren James reiterated their importance to England as both scored twice in a 5-0 win against Greece in the second leg of their World Cup play-off first-round tie, winning 8-1 on aggregate.

In fact, it was the Chelsea forward who supplied the Arsenal No 9 for an early opener - needed after a laborious 3-1 in Crete on Friday gave the Lionesses plenty to consider.