Hodgkinson had the nickname ‘Mini Ella’ at school after Lionesses star Ella Toone – now she wants to match the exploits of the Euro champion.
Manchester United striker Toone scored England’s opener at Wembley on Sunday as they were crowned European champions for the first time after years of heartache.
She and Hodgkinson go back all the way to their time at Fred Longworth High School in Tyldesley near Wigan, close friends despite being two years apart.
