England midfielder Ella Toone signs new Manchester United contract

Manchester United forward Ella Toone has signed a contract extension to keep her at the club until 2026.The 23-year-old England international is United Women’s all-time leading goalscorer with 43 goals in a total of 110 appearances since joining in 2018.Toone, who scored England’s opening goal in their European Championship final win against Germany at Wembley last summer, said: ‘The club’s ambitions really match mine and there’s nowhere better for me to learn.’To play for my childhood club I support is really special and I’ll never get tired of pulling on the red shirt. To now be able to do that for even longer is a proud moment for me and my family.’Toone started out as a youth-team player with United, but made her senior breakthrough at Blackburn and moved on to Manchester City in 2016 before returning to the Reds for their inaugural FA Women’s Championship-winning campaign.United head coach Marc Skinner added: ‘Ella’s long-term commitment to Manchester United is yet more proof of the club’s continued investment in the future success of this team.’Ella has always been and remains a key member of our squad on and off the field and we are delighted she will continue to wear our famous colours with pride for years to come.’