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Irish Daily Mirror
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
England star lost family member on morning of Euro final
Ella Toone has revealed her grandmother died on the morning of England's Euro 2025 final victory over Spain. The 25-year-old played the opening 87 minutes of Sunday's match in Basel as the Lionesses retained their title thanks to a penalty shoot-out win following a 1-1 draw. The Manchester United midfielder lost her father Nick to prostate cancer last September, three days short of his 60th birthday. He had been diagnosed the day after watching his daughter score in the Euro 2022 final as England beat Germany 2-1 at Wembley. Toone previously revealed her grandmother placed a bet on her to one day play for England when Toone was around six years old. 'Even in the highest of highs life can hit you with the lowest of lows,' she posted on Instagram. 'My Nana Maz took her last breath on the morning of our Euro final. I have comfort in knowing she got to watch from the best seat in the house with Dad, her favourite person.' Toone, who also helped England finish runners-up to Spain at the 2023 World Cup, started five of her country's six games in Switzerland. 'I'll miss you forever nan but I'll cherish the special memories we made, there isn't enough words I can possibly say to sum up the person you were, but I'm grateful you were my nanna. My football loving, crazy, funny Nan,' her post continued. 'All those years ago when you put a bet on at the bookies that I would play for England one day & on the day you leave us we bring it home again. You always knew it.'
Metro
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Ella Toone reveals nan died on morning of England's Euro 2025 final win vs Spain
Lionesses star Ella Toone has revealed that her grandmother passed away on the morning of England's Euro 2025 final win over Spain. Toone started Sunday's final in midfield and played for 87 minutes as the Lionesses defeated Spain on penalties to defend their European crown. The 25-year-old, who plays her club football for Manchester United, started five of England's six games during the tournament in Switzerland in total. Toone, who also helped England win Euro 2022 and finish as runners-up at the 2023 World Cup, posted on Instagram on Thursday that her nan died on the morning of the Euro 2025 final. 'Even in the highest of highs life can hit you with the lowest of lows,' Toone, who lost her father Nick to prostate cancer last September too, explained. 'My Nana Maz took her last breath on the morning of our Euro final. 'I have comfort in knowing she got to watch from the best seat in the house with Dad, her favourite person. 'I'll miss you forever nan but I'll cherish the special memories we made, there isn't enough words I can possibly say to sum up the person you were, but I'm grateful you were my nanna. 'My football loving, crazy, funny Nan. All those years ago when you put a bet on at the bookies that I would play for England one day & on the day you leave us we bring it home again. 'You always knew it. Say hello to our angels up there, grandads been waiting for you for a while. 'Love you always, our 'famous' Nanna Maz x.' A number of Toone's England teammates have commented on the social media post to offer their support. 'Sending love tooney,' Lauren Hemp wrote. Beth Mead, meanwhile, responded with three red heart emojis. Toone has earned 65 caps for England to date, having made her international debut in 2021, scoring a total of 23 goals. She scored twice at Euro 2025, which came in the 6-1 win over Wales and 4-0 victory over the Netherlands respectively. Toone was named in the FIFA FIFPRO Women's World 11 two years ago. She's also been crowned Manchester United Women Player of the Year on three occasions, most recently last season. MORE: Euro 2025 victory parade: The Lionesses gave us a world of joy and the celebrations proved certain men do not speak for all MORE: As queer women, we couldn't be more proud of the 'Lesbian-esses' MORE: Readers dispute Barton's claim that England Lionesses aren't 'worthy of equal pay'
Glasgow Times
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Ella Toone reveals her grandmother died on morning of Euro 2025 final
The 25-year-old played the opening 87 minutes of Sunday's match in Basel as the Lionesses retained their title thanks to a penalty shoot-out win following a 1-1 draw. Manchester United midfielder Toone lost her father Nick to prostate cancer last September – three days short of his 60th birthday. 'Even in the highest of highs life can hit you with the lowest of lows,' she posted on Instagram. 'My Nana Maz took her last breath on the morning of our Euro final. I have comfort in knowing she got to watch from the best seat in the house with Dad, her favourite person.' Toone, who helped England win Euro 2022 and finish runners-up to Spain at the 2023 World Cup, started five of her country's six games in Switzerland. 'I'll miss you forever nan but I'll cherish the special memories we made, there isn't enough words I can possibly say to sum up the person you were, but I'm grateful you were my nanna. My football loving, crazy, funny Nan,' her post continued. 'All those years ago when you put a bet on at the bookies that I would play for England one day & on the day you leave us we bring it home again. You always knew it.'
The Herald Scotland
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Ella Toone reveals her grandmother died on morning of Euro 2025 final
Manchester United midfielder Toone lost her father Nick to prostate cancer last September – three days short of his 60th birthday. 'Even in the highest of highs life can hit you with the lowest of lows,' she posted on Instagram. 'My Nana Maz took her last breath on the morning of our Euro final. I have comfort in knowing she got to watch from the best seat in the house with Dad, her favourite person.' Toone, who helped England win Euro 2022 and finish runners-up to Spain at the 2023 World Cup, started five of her country's six games in Switzerland. 'I'll miss you forever nan but I'll cherish the special memories we made, there isn't enough words I can possibly say to sum up the person you were, but I'm grateful you were my nanna. My football loving, crazy, funny Nan,' her post continued. 'All those years ago when you put a bet on at the bookies that I would play for England one day & on the day you leave us we bring it home again. You always knew it.'
Leader Live
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Leader Live
Ella Toone reveals her grandmother died on morning of Euro 2025 final
The 25-year-old played the opening 87 minutes of Sunday's match in Basel as the Lionesses retained their title thanks to a penalty shoot-out win following a 1-1 draw. Manchester United midfielder Toone lost her father Nick to prostate cancer last September – three days short of his 60th birthday. A post shared by Ella Toone (@ellatoone) 'Even in the highest of highs life can hit you with the lowest of lows,' she posted on Instagram. 'My Nana Maz took her last breath on the morning of our Euro final. I have comfort in knowing she got to watch from the best seat in the house with Dad, her favourite person.' Toone, who helped England win Euro 2022 and finish runners-up to Spain at the 2023 World Cup, started five of her country's six games in Switzerland. 'I'll miss you forever nan but I'll cherish the special memories we made, there isn't enough words I can possibly say to sum up the person you were, but I'm grateful you were my nanna. My football loving, crazy, funny Nan,' her post continued. 'All those years ago when you put a bet on at the bookies that I would play for England one day & on the day you leave us we bring it home again. You always knew it.'
