Ella Toone reveals the secret behind her glorious Women’s FA Cup goal | OneFootball

Manchester United Women’s FA Cup final hero Ella Toone has revealed the secret behind her glorious goal in the showpiece event.

Toone has been an integral part in everything United have done well this season, scoring nine goals and providing nine assists in all competitions.

The 24 year old showed her importance to the team by embarking on a solo run from inside her own half before cutting in and unleashing a ferocious drive into the top corner to give her side the lead at Wembley.

It was the type of goal youngsters go to bed every night dreaming of scoring.

Speaking to SportBible , Toone claimed that it could have been the best goal of her career.

“I have never hit one like that before. It was funny because the week before I was practicing. I always practice shooting after training”.

“I’d been practising with Phallon (Tullis-Joyce), our keeper, and I said to her ‘What I’m really struggling with is when I’m driving with the ball and I shoot’”.

“And then for some reason, I don’t know what happened the other day but I was driving with the ball and as soon as it left my foot I knew it was one of them that was going in. It was a great finish and one that I’m really proud of. It’s definitely up here with the best goals I’ve ever scored.”

The England international also elaborated on the significance of the victory against Tottenham Hotspur earlier in the month.

“It’s history. We’ve been formed for six years now and every day we’re making history. From the day the women’s team was created until now, that day has gone down in history as us winning our first FA Cup.”

“For me to have been at the club for six years all we ever wanted was to win a trophy. It means a lot and growing up a United fan and having those dreams of playing for the club and winning trophies is that extra bit more special.”

After a disappointing season, the FA Cup win gave fans of the club something to smile about and with the uncertainty of Mary Earps’ contract situation hanging over the team, the rise of fellow star Toone will be something to provide great hope for supporters around the globe.

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