England Lioness Ella Toone Announces Engagement After Romantic Proposal

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England Lioness footballer Ella Toone has announced her engagement to partner Joe Bunney following a romantic clifftop proposal in Ibiza.

The 25-year-old midfielder, known for her outstanding performances during England’s victorious UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 campaign, celebrated this personal milestone with her partner of three years. Toone was part of the England squad that retained their European title by defeating Spain 3-1 on penalties in the final held on 26 July.

Joe Bunney, a non-league footballer who currently plays for Stalybridge Celtic, proposed during a holiday on the Spanish island. The proposal took place against a stunning backdrop of the sea and mountains, adding to the special moment.

Ella shared photographs of the occasion on her official Instagram account, where she has over 830,000 followers. In one picture, she wore a knitted cream dress and stood beside a large love heart decorated with red flowers, featuring a sign that read, “Will you marry me?” Another image showed Joe’s son, Arlo, from a previous relationship, holding a red rose and the engagement ring.

In her caption, Toone wrote simply: “Forever … 04/08/25,” marking the date of the proposal.

Following the announcement on Saturday, many public figures and fellow sports stars offered congratulations in the comments. Tanya Bardsley, known from Real Housewives of Cheshire, expressed her delight, writing: “O my goddd, congratulations.”

England teammate Chloe Kelly, herself a prominent figure in women’s football, said: “Wow, so perfect girl, wishing you both all the happiness in the world.”

Other notable well-wishers included Dame Kelly Holmes, who simply commented “Congratulations,” and goalkeeper Carly Telford, who added: “Congrats guys xxx.”

Ella Toone’s engagement marks a joyful moment for the young footballer who has quickly become a key player for the Lionesses. Hailing from Tyldesley in Wigan, Toone’s talent and dedication have been celebrated by fans and colleagues alike.

Her personal life, shared sparingly but warmly on social media, has now reached a new chapter as she prepares for her future with Joe Bunney.

The couple’s announcement highlights the close-knit community within English women’s football and the support they receive from fans and peers alike.