“I think, for me, it’s got to be Wembley Stadium. It blows me away every time I go. The pitch is like a carpet and it’s the home of English football, so it’s a very special stadium for me.”
Ella Toone of England celebrates after scoring their side’s first goal during the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 final match between England and Germany at Wembley StadiumGetty Images
Where is your favourite place to play football?
“There’s a few. I love playing at Wembley, and at Old Trafford as well – it’s the club that I’ve grown up supporting, I get goosebumps every time I step out on Old Trafford. But I also love playing at the local football club where I just used to go all the time with my family and my friends. You can’t beat a local club.”
How do you look after your mental health between games?
“I think it’s really important to look after your mental health. It’s important to switch off and not think about football too much, but make sure that you’re mentally prepared for the next game. So, I like to go on walks with the dog, and I also have a gym membership where I go in the pool and spa and steam room, so it’s really nice to just go there and relax.”
What about when you’re travelling for a tournament – how do you reset or self care when you’re away from home?
“I think it’s really important to look after yourself when you’re away for a long period of time in tournament football. You’ve got to find things that you enjoy doing. So, for me, I like to read a book when I’m away, and I also like to do some colouring in – for me, that’s really therapeutic (I try to stay in the lines).”
Cala d´Hort with Es Vedranell and Es Vedra IslandsIbiza, Balearic Islands, SpainGetty Images
What are the items you never travel without?
“Oh, that’s a tough question! I like to take a book away with me to read, and my colouring book and pens. All my Charlotte Tilbury make up and face care. I love playing cards and board games, so we definitely have to make sure that we pack those. I also make sure that I pack my Nike tights for recovery after games. They help when you’ve got DOMs (delayed onset muscle soreness) and help you recover more quickly.”
Where is your favourite place in the world?
“For me, it’s Ibiza. Just because it brings back so many memories of going every year when I was younger with my Nan and Grandad and spending two weeks there with them. There’s a lot of special memories when I visit now.”
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