Ella Toone Honors Her Father's Legacy

Ella Toone is preparing for her wedding this summer, but her heart aches knowing her father, Nick — the man who shaped her career and cheered her on from the sidelines — won’t be there. Diagnosed with cancer just days after her 2022 Euro triumph, Nick passed away in September 2024, just before his 60th birthday. Ella returned to training the day after his death, honoring his wishes, but it wasn’t until a calf injury forced her to pause that she truly began processing her grief. With the help of a counselor, she found her way back to the pitch — scoring a powerful goal in January and dedicating it to her dad. Her fiancé Joe Bunney has become her anchor, even stepping into Nick’s dream by launching the ET7 Academy to empower young girls. On her wedding day, Ella will walk down the aisle with her uncle, a cap placed on her father’s empty chair — and she’s even banned football songs to keep the focus on love, loss, and a new beginning. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/04eec436d620ea76