Ella Toone’s goal celebration against Australia has a sentimental resonance as evidenced by the action of England star.

 

Ella Toone played a key role in England’s

victory against Australia to go to the

Women’s World Cup final. Her celebration

following the opening goal has special significance.

 

 

 

The Manchester United attacking midfielder

scored one of the goals of the tournament in

the first half, firing a right-footed shot into

the top right corner from 18 yards out.

The ball flew into the back of the net, giving

Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold no chance of saving it.

It was Toone’s first goal in a World Cup, and

her 17th overall in just 37 senior England matches.

 

After scoring, the 23-year-old wheeled away

in celebration – and her subsequent gesture

has a special meaning.

What does Ella Toone’s celebration mean?

As part of her celebration, Toone kissed a

tattoo on her left wrist and made a love

heart gesture with both hands.

The attacking midfielder had the tattoo,

which is shaped as a loveheart, alongside

five of her friends last year.

And speaking to BBC Sport ahead of the

crunch semi-final fixture in Sydney, Toone

revealed the meaning behind her

celebration if she were to score.

 

 

 

She explained: “I’m under strict orders that,

my mates, we all got a matching tattoo

before I came out. They want me to kiss it

and do a little love heart.

 

“So I promised them that I’d do that.”

Following Toone’s goal, Sam Kerr equalised

for Australia with a 25-yard deflected effort

beyond Mary Earps.

But Lauren Hemp restored the Lionesses’

advantage following a defensive error,

before the Manchester City star ran through

midfield and played in Alessia Russo for the

third and final goal.

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Sarina Wiegman’s side take on Spain – who

possess the reigning Ballon d’Or Feminin

winner Alexia Putellas among their ranks –

in the Women’s World Cup final. The game

takes place at Stadium Australia on Sunday

at 11am UK time (8pm local).