Alessia Russo and Beth Mead on north London derby against Spurs and Gunner Girls documentary

Alessia Russo and Beth Mead surprised members of Arsenal's Gunner Girls team as the club launched their new documentary series 'Gunner Girls', saying it was 'great to be part of their journey' when meeting the youngsters.

Gunner Girls documents the mentoring of a local girls teams as Arsenal honours their community roots, where young players are supported in their first steps in football by players from the women's senior team, including Russo and Mead.

Arsenal themselves were founded by partnering with a local community team, Aylesbury Ladies in 1987 after amalgamating a programme for women and girls to play football in the town.

Russo, who recently totted up 100 appearances for the club, was quick to honour the humility of such days amid the players' hectic schedule as they continue to play in three competitions.