Russo and Greenwood Make Women's Ballon d'Or Shortlist

Two England stars are in the running for football's top individual prize.

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What happened. Alessia Russo and Alex Greenwood are among the 30 nominees for the women's Ballon d'Or, the only England players on the list.

• Russo scored 24 goals in 40 club appearances last season.
• Greenwood captained Man City to WSL and FA Cup titles.
• Caroline Weir also nominated after 20 goals for Real Madrid.

The award marks its 70th anniversary, with the winner announced in London.

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