Manchester United striker Ella Toone has been named Women’s Player of the Year for the WSL at the North West Football Awards.
It was announced at a gala dinner at Lancashire Cricket Club on Monday night and Toone, away on international duty, left United teammate Aoife Mannion to collect the award on her behalf. She said: “She’s a great player and a brilliant asset to our team. Her career is going to go like a rocket now and it’s an honour to pick up this award for her.”
For the 2021/22 season, Toone netted seven goals and assisted eight in 22 WSL games falling one place short for Champions League qualification. The 23-year-old showcased her capabilities to play in multiple positions to support United's mission. She played as a forward, featured on both the left and right wings, also as an attacking central and defensive midfielder.
