Aluko and Sällström lead the way

By Kevin Ashby in Heviz

Ahead of today's final round of group matches in Hungary, England's Eniola Aluko and Linda Sällström of Finland are joint leaders of the top scorers' chart at the UEFA European Women's Under-19 Championship with three goals apiece.

Experienced Aluko
Aluko registered twice as England began Group B by defeating Scotland 3-1 last Wednesday, following it up with the equaliser in Friday's 2-1 loss to Russia. Whereas Aluko has previously featured in both this championship and UEFA WOMEN'S EURO 2005™, Sällström only turned 17 this month and is playing her first final tournament.

Dramatic impact
The Finland forward failed to find the net in five outings in qualifying but made a dramatic impact when appearing as a 60th-minute substitute in the opening 4-2 success against Switzerland, scoring a hat-trick and winning a penalty which was not converted. Sällström was also introduced in the second half on Friday yet failed to add to her three goals despite some fine opportunities against the hosts.

Four on two
Four players have hit two goals, including German duo Celia Okoyino Da Mbabi and Anna Blässe. Elena Danilova scored both Russia's goals versus the English to revive their hopes of reaching the semi-finals, while Marie-Pierre Castera has netted in each of France's victories.

2004/05 UEFA European Women's Under-19 Championship
Top scorers (after two rounds of matches)