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‘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

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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.