‘Swear I didn’t have my eyes shut’ – Ella Toone pokes fun at her own heading ability as Lionesses star nods Man Utd into Women’s FA Cup semi-finals

Ella Toone made fun of her own heading ability after helping Manchester United reach the Women's FA Cup semi-finals.

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• Toone poked fun at her own heading
• Scored the winner in Man Utd's win over Sunderland
• Man Utd next face Liverpool in WSL

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Leah Galton opened the scoring for United in the seventh minute before Maya Le Tissier doubled the team's tally on the stroke of half-time. Toone then scored with a header from a close range in the 91st minute to seal a 3-1 win for her team over Sunderland in the Women's FA Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.

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• WHAT ELLA TOONE SAID

  Sharing the video of her goal on her Instagram story, Toone wrote: "Swear I didn't have my eyes shut."

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Toone has enjoyed a stellar run of form in the 2024-25 campaign, having already scored seven goals in 15 appearances across all competitions, including four in the Women's Super League. The England star has played a crucial role in keeping the Red Devils active in the WSL title race, alongside league leaders and reigning champions Chelsea and Arsenal.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER UNITED?

  Marc Skinner's side will be back in action on Friday night as they lock horns against rivals Liverpool in a WSL clash away from home.