Strong bond that's taken Alessia Russo and Ella Toone from childhood friends to World Cup
ok.co.ukTwo Lionesses have proved that friendship can go a long way, as their partnership brought them to the FIFA World Cup final. Alessia Russo and Ella Toone have shot to fame and their friendship has been put in the limelight, as the talented pair make history playing in England's first-ever Women's World Cup final.The best friends have known each other since they were 12 and have been helping one another score goals ever since.
Alessia and Ella have spent much of their lives together, even living together whilst they both played at Manchester United.They have a fantastic partnership on the pitch, which is clear for everyone to see, but also enjoy spending their spare time in each others company.
Their bond has even inspired fans to start a new chant that goes "Tooney and Lessi Russo" to the tune of Rockin' All Over the World by Status Quo.
The two regularly speak about the friendship they share with their fellow players, including Georgia Stanway, who competed in the quarter finals of the U17s World Cup with Alessi and Elle.
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