Russo, James both score twice as England beat Greece in World Cup play-off — SkimNews
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- Alessia Russo and Lauren James each scored twice as England beat Greece 5-0 in the second leg of their World Cup play-off first-round tie, reaffirming their importance to the squad.
- England advanced 8-1 on aggregate, completing a two-legged sweep to progress from the first-round play-off stage.
Why it matters: An emphatic 8-1 aggregate win over Greece sees England progress from the first round of their World Cup play-off, with Russo and James both netting braces in the second leg to reassert themselves as the squad's most dependable attacking outlets in this qualification campaign.
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