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Ella Toone's goal celebration vs Australia has emotional meaning as England star's gesture spotted

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Published 16:09 16 Aug 2023 GMT+1

Ella Toone's goal celebration vs Australia has emotional meaning as England star's gesture spotted

Toone's celebration had a special meaning.

Ryan Smart

Ryan Smart

Ella Toone starred as England defeated Australia to reach the Women's World Cup final - and her celebration after scoring the opening goal has a special meaning.

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.

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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?

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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.

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"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.

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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.

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).

Featured Image Credit: Getty

Topics: England, Womens Football, Womens World Cup, Manchester United

Ryan Smart
Ryan Smart

Live in constant hope of the top flight as a Preston North End fan. Written in the past for SPORF, GiveMeSport and more.

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