+18 | Commercial Content | T&C's Apply | Play Responsibly | Publishing Principles

GFX Ella Toone Mary Earps Man Utd 2024

Getty/GOAL

21 Mar 2024 12:09-04:00

Lionesses duo Mary Earps & Ella Toone star in heartwarming gesture for World Down Syndrome Day before heading out to Man Utd training

England women stars Mary Earps and Ella Toone celebrated World Down Syndrome Day on Thursday as they prepared to start Manchester United training.

World Down Syndrome Day held on Thursday
Man Utd stars posed for Instagram picture
Lionesses wore odd socks to mark occasion

WHAT HAPPENED?
The goalkeeper and midfielder wore odd socks to mark the global awareness day and posed for an image that Toone posted on Instagram. She wrote: "Rock your odd socks for World Down Syndrome Day."

Advertisement

WHAT TOONE AND EARPS POSTED
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Toone had previously shown off her mismatched pair to promote the day which has been recognised by the United Nations since 2012 and takes place on March 21. The 2023 Women's World Cup runner-up then took to the training field alongside her United co-stars.
instagram/ellatoone

ENJOYED THIS STORY?

Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting

Getty
WHAT NEXT FOR TOONE & EARPS?
United are preparing for their Women's Super League clash against local rivals and title candidates Manchester City. The Red Devils are currently fourth in the table, while City sit second and are level on points with reigning champions Chelsea.