Alessia Russo, 24, and Ella Toone, 23, have known each other since they were both 12 and have even lived with each other whilst they were both playing for Manchester United
Two Lionesses have proved that friendship can go a long way, as their partnership brought them to the FIFA World Cup final.
Alessia and Ella have spent much of their lives together, even living together whilst they both played at Manchester United. 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.
"I'm really proud of you and hope you smash it, I'm definitely going to miss you and spending time with you every single day.It's clear Alessi feels the same way about Ella, speaking to GQ about their friendship just before her move, Russo said: "There are so many highs and lows in football and to have a constant in your best friend throughout that is really nice.
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