Ella Toone

In England's match against China, which ended in a clear 8-0 victory, Georgie Stanway achieved something that only Beth Mead and Aggie Beever-Jones had managed before her: scoring a hat trick at a packed Wembley Stadium.

• The first two goals came early: Beth Mead opened the scoring, then quickly added a second from close range.
• Then Lauren Hemp struck to make it 3–0 — all within a short span, giving England a strong start.
• Stanway, who went on to score a hat trick (one goal was a successful penalty kick), is also the first midfielder to achieve such a feat.
• In the second half additional goals came from Ella Toone and Alessia Russo, rounding off the emphatic win.
• The match drew a large crowd (74,611 spectators), underlining strong public support for the Lionesses and the growing popularity of the women’s game.

September 2 marks the birthday of one of the most important players for the Lionesses and Manchester United, Ella Toone, whom everyone calls Tooney.

The 26-year-old English midfielder is ending a year in which she defended England's Euro title, fought her way into the Champions League with her beloved club, and got engaged. However, on the day of the Euro final, she lost her beloved grandmother and spoke about how she was affected by the death of her father, who had a major influence on her career.  

Let's remember her hattrick in the Manchester derby, which ended in a 4-2 win for United over their city rivals

She scored the first goal in the Euro 2022 final, helping England to a historic triumph. Her total so far in this year's tournament is two goals, which she dedicated to her late father. Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone is looking forward to Sunday's final against Spain, where she will aim to defend her 2022 title.

• In England’s last group matcg, the Lionesses Ella Toone and Beth Mead each dedicated goals to their late parents. Toone to her father and Mead to her mother June, who passed in January 2023. Their whistles to the sky moved fans in St Gallen.
• Mead has become a mentor and confidante to Toone, guiding her through early-stage bereavement with empathetic support—a bond they describe as “constantly talking about them” and having each other's backs.

Read the full moving story here.

• Manchester United and England star Ella Toone has co-founded Amicizia Studios, a creative agency designed to help female footballers build personal brands and maximize commercial opportunities.
• With over 50% of Women's Super League players lacking sponsorship, Amicizia aims to bridge this gap by connecting players with brands, marketing campaigns, and content production opportunities.
• Toone teams up with longtime collaborator James Marshall, combining their experience to offer a creative hub that supports athletes both on and off the pitch.

For more detailed story read the full article.

Big news for all the football fans. Two Lionesses - Ella Toone and Alessia Russo are launching second season of their of their successful podcast Tooney and Russo show. They are not just back, but stronger than ever.

The second series of the inseparable duo of these best friends and amazing footballers will begin on Monday 12 May and will be available to listen to on BBC Sounds and podcast apps as well as YouTube. They will be kept company by presenter Vick Hope.

Tooney and Alessia aren't the only Lionesses with a podcast. Millie Bright and Rachel Daly have also recently launched their own show. In the podcast The Rest is Football: Daly Brightness relaxedly talks about football and everything around it. 

Ella Toone shares a heartfelt story about her close relationship with her father, who was her biggest supporter in life and football. From a young age, they bonded over car rides filled with Smooth Radio tunes and playful pranks. Her dad encouraged her passion for football, promising her ten pounds for every goal she scored in her first game—a challenge she met with ten goals. His unwavering support continued as she progressed through her football career, always offering advice and cheering her on from the sidelines.

Nick Toone died 3 days before his 60th birthday. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer the day after watching his daughter score a goal in the Euro 2022 final. England beat Germany 2-1 at Wembley.

A few months after his death, Toone spoke to The Player's Tribune about her story and how she is dealing with her loss.