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Ella Toone and Beth Mead share moving tributes after Euro 2025 win

Lionesses party until 4am celebrating Euro 2025 final win - with champagne and a dog
  • Ella Toone dedicated England's Euro 2025 victory to her late father, Nick, marking her first trophy since his passing last September.
  • Following England's shootout win against Spain, an emotional Toone looked skyward and was comforted by teammates.
  • She later shared on Instagram that a spare seat next to her mother at the final felt like a sign her father was watching.
  • Toone also shared a poignant moment with Beth Mead, who lost her mother 18 months ago, dedicating their win to “our angels in the sky”.
  • Toone and Mead have shared a special bond during the tournament by supporting each other through grief and posed with their Euro 2025 medals.
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