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Ella Toone sent Wembley into delight last Friday with a dramatic winner for the Lionesses against the Netherlands.<\/p>\n
The stoppage-time goal kept England\u2019s Nations League and Olympics dreams alive and was the latest crucial intervention by Toone.<\/p>\n
Manchester United\u2019s midfield maestro has established herself as the woman for the big occasion.<\/p>\n
Ahead of tonight\u2019s crunch match with Scotland, we analyse her impact for the national team.<\/p>\n
Toone\u2019s list of crucial England goals is surely the envy of all of her team-mates.<\/p>\n
The playmaker, 24, scored twice in the Lionesses\u2019 triumphant Euro 2022 campaign, including the opener in the final against Germany \u2014 but that was only the start.<\/p>\n
Toone also scored first in the World Cup semi-final against Australia during the summer, with the Lionesses going on to win 3-1.<\/p>\n
And her last-gasp strike in a 3-2 win over the Netherlands was yet another example of how she has a knack for being in the right place at the right time.<\/p>\n
Toone revealed after the game with the Dutch how much she relishes the big occasions.<\/p>\n
Two of her most important goals \u2014 against Germany and the Netherlands \u2014 have come at Wembley and she acknowledged that playing at the national stadium gets her going.<\/p>\n
Toone said: \u201cI wish we could play here every time, I love it here.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was really special to get on the scoresheet at Wembley but the main thing was that we won.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe crowd was really loud. It was amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nElla Toone loves scoring big goals at Wembley. \ud83d\udc4f pic.twitter.com\/FCg8wvdwk7<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 Lionesses (@Lionesses) December 1, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Toone can play in a number of different attacking midfield roles, which suits the way Sarina Wiegman sets up her side.<\/p>\n
The England boss fielded a team without a recognised No9 against the Dutch, with Lauren Hemp \u2014 usually deployed in a deeper role at Manchester City \u2014 leading the line.<\/p>\n
With Hemp, Lauren James and Chloe Kelly all capable of playing anywhere across the attacking positions, there is plenty of competition for places.<\/p>\n
But that fluidity is also bound to get the best out of Toone, who can pop up in goalscoring areas from deeper positions.<\/p>\n
Date with destiny
This evening\u2019s visit to Hampden Park presents Toone with another opportunity to drag her side through a big match.<\/p>\nLeft on the bench last week, she will be hoping to make an impact from the start this time.<\/p>\n
The Olympics is one competition she has yet to influence and Wiegman should rely on one of her most trusted players to ensure Team GB seal their spot in Paris.<\/p>\n
If history is anything to go by, Toone will grasp that responsibility with both hands.<\/p>\n
The United ace said: The game [against Scotland] is massive but every game we play in is huge, we\u2019ve got the targets on our back.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe love playing for England and we\u2019ll go out fighting to get the win.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nPrepared to fight for those three points on Tuesday. \ud83e\udd1c\ud83e\udd1b<\/p>\n
Read Tooney\u2019s full interview below! \u2935\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/qsIKlG6Upb<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 Lionesses (@Lionesses) December 2, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n