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England and Manchester United star Ella Toone has announced her engagement to long-term boyfriend Joe Bunney after three years together.
The 24-year-old Lioness, who played a key role in England’s historic Euro 2022 triumph, shared the happy news on Instagram on Saturday (August 9), delighting her 831,000 followers.
Toone posted a series of beautiful photos capturing the exact moment Joe popped the question during their holiday in Ibiza, Spain. The images showed a beaming Toone embracing her fiancé, showing off her sparkling engagement ring, and celebrating against the backdrop of the Mediterranean sunset.
Alongside the gallery, she wrote simply: “Forever… 04/08/25”, marking the special date they got engaged.
The proposal took place on the idyllic Balearic island, a favourite destination for the couple, who have often shared sunny snaps from their travels together. Friends, family, and fellow footballers quickly flooded the comments with messages of congratulations. England teammate Alessia Russo wrote: “So happy for you both!” while Lioness captain Leah Williamson added a string of heart emojis.
Over the weekend, the 25-year-old footballer got engaged to her boyfriend of three years, Joe Bunney, and quickly returned home to celebrate the news with her closest friends and family – Credit: instagram.com/ellatoone
Joe Bunney, 31, is a former professional footballer who played for clubs including Rochdale, Northampton Town, and Bolton Wanderers. The pair began dating in 2022 and have kept much of their relationship out of the spotlight, though Toone has occasionally shared light-hearted glimpses of their life together on social media.
For Toone, the engagement marks another highlight in what has been a whirlwind few years. She rose to prominence during England’s victorious Euro 2022 campaign, scoring a crucial goal in the final against Germany. Since then, she has become a regular starter for the national team and a fan favourite at Manchester United Women.
While Toone has not revealed any wedding plans yet, fans are already speculating on whether her Lioness teammates might play a role in the celebrations. Given the close-knit nature of the squad, it wouldn’t be surprising to see familiar England faces on the guest list when the big day arrives.
The engagement announcement comes as Toone enjoys some well-earned downtime before the start of the new WSL season. The midfielder has been spotted soaking up the Ibiza sunshine with friends and family, making the most of her off-season break.
As the congratulatory messages continue to pour in, Toone’s followers are celebrating not only her success on the pitch but her happiness off it. For many, the engagement is another reminder of the Lioness spirit, full of joy, passion, and togetherness.
With wedding bells now on the horizon, 2025 is shaping up to be another unforgettable year for Ella Toone.
