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).
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