Toone claims “life changed” after England won Euro 2022

The Lionesses won the battle against Germany in the final of the Euro 2022 and

Ella Toone

described it as a life-changing moment they experienced. Since their victory, the player has many run-ins with the paparazzi, turned 23 and went back to life with Manchester United, who started their Super League season with many victories.

When quizzed about the achievement’s impact on England in the summer, she replied: "The team knew that things were going to change, but we didn't know how much. Since the final whistle went life changed quite a bit. I got captured by paparazzi eating a pasty and on holiday. Those things are different and something we're really not used to in women's football.

"A lot more people recognise you when you're walking down the street. But that's part and parcel of football - that's what we wanted. We wanted to grow the women's game and give it the recognition it deserves.

"I can't walk down the street anymore without someone recognising me and wanting a picture but it's nice. It's nice to see how much support we had over the summer and how many people are now engaged in watching women's football.

"It's crazy to think I've won the Euros at 22. I've got to remember that I am still so young. There's so much more that I want to achieve. It's exciting to see what else, as a team, we can do and achieve. I've got loads more growing to do as a player."

The number of attendances for Arsenal and Tottenham’s clash broke a record at WSL, with 47,367 present to watch Arsenal win the battle 4-0. United joined Arsenal, who lead the table, with six points. Aston Villa is also sitting top of the table with them on six points.

"We've made some great signings this summer,"

Toone continued.

"They've all settled really well. That's the key behind the success at Manchester United - there is such a family feel about the group. We're so together.

"It's been a great start, six points from two games. It's going well, we just want to keep improving.

Toone and Alessia Russo created a great partnership at club and international level, and Toone said how their connection became better in the summer.

"We come as a pair these days. Wherever Alessia [Russo] is I am. We've had that friendship for years now, since we were teenagers. It's really blossoming. You've seen that over the summer - we also connect on the pitch, which is really important,"

she said.

"I couldn't sleep throughout the tournament because all I could hear was the chant about us going around in my head. I think a few of the girls struggled with that."

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