Overview

• Toone disclosed on July 31 that her ‘Nana Maz’ passed away hours before England’s final against Spain in Basel.
• She played the opening 87 minutes of the Euro 2025 final despite learning of her grandmother’s death earlier that morning.
• In her emotional post, Toone recalled her grandmother’s decades-old bet on her playing for England and found solace imagining her watching alongside her late father.
• Messages of support poured in from teammates, fans and figures across women’s football following her heartfelt tribute.
• Toone has indicated she will take time away from the game to grieve before the start of the upcoming WSL season.