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Louise Wilkes

Ella Toone double helps Manchester United to WSL victory vs Brighton

Ella Toone grabbed two goals and an assist after returning from international duty to set Manchester United on their way to a 4-0 win over Brighton and Hove Albion in the Women's Super League.

A cross from Ona Batlle gave Toone the perfect ball to head home in the opening minutes of the game as United looked to extend their unbeaten run to three league games.

The second came 12 minutes later, - a through-ball from Lucy Staniforth fell into the path of Leah Galton who crossed on the deck for Toone to finish with ease.

It was the first of two assists for Galton with her second coming when her loose through-ball landed perfectly into the path of Adriana Leon, whose first Manchester goal sent United out of touch.

Winger Galton also found the net herself for the first time this season when her shot hit the bottom right corner in after Toone's one-touch assist.

Albion fought until the final whistle, with Katie Robinson setting up Elizabeth Terland for a strike that sent Manchester United goalkeeper Mary Earps flying to cover her top corner.

But Marc Skinner's side gave Brighton a masterclass in poised one-and-two-touch football all around the park, in front of a crowd of 3,685.

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