Ella Toone opened the scoring for Manchester United in the 2024 Women’s FA Cup final with a 20-yard screamer that fizzed into the top corner.
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Red Devils chasing down silverwareEngland playmaker is talismanic presenceFound the net in spectacular style vs SpursWHAT HAPPENED?
The England international is a talismanic presence for the Red Devils, with her creative talents being put to good use. Toone is expected to pull the strings for United, while also offering a goal threat when filling a No.10 playmaking post.
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She showcased all of those qualities when lining up against Tottenham at Wembley Stadium with major silverware up for grabs. Spurs will have been aware of the need to keep a close eye on Toone, but were left chasing shadows just before half-time.
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Toone drove forward in the third minute of first-half stoppage-time with there seemingly little on for her. She was, however, to jink between two opponents – leaving one sliding helplessly across the turf – before unleashing a stunning effort from just outside the penalty area that sailed into the back of the net.