Ella Toone Exclusive | “The day after I lost my dad I went into training"

Manchester United’s number 7 Ella Toone joins Rio to discuss how she dealt with the grief of losing her father whilst still playing football for her childhood club. Toone reveals how the club have helped her, how an injury enabled her to process things more easily and what she went through in the immediate aftermath.

On the pitch, Toone has a reputation for being a big-game player and Rio explores her mentality around those meaningful matches and why she is able to consistently deliver on such a stage.

There’s insight into how England’s Lionesses became such a successful team, the differences between Toone’s football WhatsApp group compared to Rio’s and they both reminisce about the first time they met, almost 15 years ago.

If you’ve been affected by any of the subjects discussed in the podcast, Grief Encounter offers free, tailored support to help guide children and young people through the hardest time and help them find hope and healing. It’s so important for those dealing with the death of someone close to know that they’re not alone and that help is available. You can find out more by visiting their website www.griefencounter.org.uk or calling the Bereavement Support Team on 0808 802 0111 (weekdays 9:30am-3pm).

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00:00:00 Coping with Loss: Ella Toone's Journey
00:01:43 Inspirations Behind Creating Football Academies
00:03:21 The Rise and Future of Women's Football
00:05:09 Childhood Obsession with Manchester United and Ronaldo
00:06:43 The Growth of Women's Football
00:08:24 Family Support in Soccer Journeys
00:09:57 The Impact of My Father's Support on My Football Journey
00:11:32 Coping with Loss: The Power of Football
00:13:19 Coping with Grief and Finding Strength in Football
00:15:02 Overcoming Injury and Finding Joy in Football
00:16:48 The Importance of Community Support in Difficult Times
00:18:32 Coping with Injury: Personal Reflections and Growth
00:20:35 Overcoming Physical and Mental Challenges
00:21:46 The Mindset of a Big Game Player
00:23:44 Memorable Goal Against Germany in Euros
00:25:02 Building Lasting Friendships in Women's Football
00:26:41 Reconnecting with Friends Through Technology
00:28:30 Building Team Spirit and Unity in Football
00:29:45 The Game Changer: Becoming the Impact Player
00:31:19 Embracing the Sub Role in Football Tournaments
00:33:09 Invincible Run with England Team
00:36:12 The Importance of Diverse Personalities in a Dressing Room

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