As the Lionesses reach their first ever World Cup final - following their 3-1 victory over Australia - England are edging ever closer to victory, and that's partially thanks to Ella Toone who scored the opening goal in the semi finals on Wednesday.
And it's not the first time that Ella Toone has worked her magic on the pitch - Ella scored the first goal in England’s iconic 2-1 victory over Germany in the final of the UEFA Women’s Euro last summer, solidifying herself as a Lioness legend and a solid member of Sarina Wiegman’s England team.
Who is Ella Toone and how old is she?
Born on 2 September 1999, Ella is currently 23 years old. She began her career at the Manchester Academy, eventually returning to the team in 2018 when their women’s team was launched. Prior to that Ella played at both Blackburn Rovers and Manchester City.
What team does Ella Toone currently play for?
Ella currently plays for Manchester United and is one of the team’s all-time record goal scorers. On 10 November 2022, Ella signed a contract extension which committed her to Man U until June 2026.
When did Ella Toone make her England debut?
In September 2020, Ella was called-up to the England squad and eventually made her debut in February 2021 as a half time substitute, scoring a penalty in a friendly against Northern Ireland.
Does Ella Toone play for Team GB?
In May 2021, Ella was named as one of the four reserve players for the delayed Tokoyo Olympics, making her the second youngest member of the squad. She made her debut in the 2-0 win over Chile, England’s first match of the games.
What is Ella Toone’s salary?
Whilst former Man U player Cristiano Ronaldo’s pay packet reached £480k a week, the average rate for the club’s female team is £70k a year – a massive discrepancy.
Who is Ella Toone's boyfriend?
Ella is currently dating Macclesfield forward Joe Bunney.
Whilst the pair are incredibly loved up, Joe is actually a massive Manchester City supporter, making things a bit awkward since his other half plays for Manchester United.
The pair met through mutual friends and - until Ella was catapulted to fame last summer - like to keep their relationship out of the limelight.
Are Ella Toone and Alessia Russo friends?
Ella Toone and Alessia Russo have been friends since they were 12 years old, regularly attending the same football training camps before eventually becoming teammates at Manchester United.
Although Alessia moved to Arsenal in July, the pair have been reunited on the pitch as part of the 2023 World Cup squad.
Speaking about their friendship the Alessia said, '[We] both had the dream of one day playing for England, so then to do it and [win], it was special. I don't think many best friends can say that they've done that.'
What did Ella Toone do for her goal celebration?
After she scored in the 36th minute against Australia in the 2023 World Cup semi-finals, Ella kissed her wrist before making a love heart with her hands.
Ella has a small love heart tattoo on her wrist, matching with several of her mates who apparently made her promise that she would pay tribute to them should she score a goal.
What is Ella Toone's Instagram?
You can follow Ella @ellatoone to keep up to date with the England star's training and mad nights out. After all, it's well-known that Ella loves a party as evidenced by her and Ellie Roebuck's post-Euros party in Ibiza last year.