Lioness star Ella Toone announces engagement with snaps of romantic proposal

England Lioness star Ella Toone is officially engaged, with the star taking to her Instagram to share snaps from the romantic proposal. Toone, 25, was one of the Lionesses' standout players at the Euros, which culminated in Sarina Wiegman's side beating Spain on penalties.

And now, she's got even more to celebrate with her recent engagement to Joe Bunney after three years of dating. The footballer, who got engaged in Ibiza, wrote in her caption: "Forever … 04/08/25."

She shared snaps of the special moment, which saw her new fiancé getting down on one knee to propose. He proposed in front of the ocean and set up a heart-shaped floral arch with the words 'Will you marry me?' lit up in the middle.

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Ella looked stunning in a knitted cream dress while her fiancé rocked a white shirt and linen pants for the special moment. There was also a bench and small table set up for their celebratory drinks. There was also a tray filled with fruits and snacks so the couple could enjoy the view.

The couple were joined by Joe's son Arlo, four, who was holding a red rose and seemed over the moon at the engagement. Ella's celebrity friends rushed to the comment section to congratulate the couple.

Dame Kelly Holmes commented: "Congratulations," and Lioness Chloe Kelly posted: "Wow so perfect girl, wishing you both all the happiness in the world." Carly Telford said: "Congrats guys xxx," and Tanya Bardsley said: "O my goddd, congratulations."

Ashley Hodson wrote: "Congrats guys," and Keira Walsh posted: "Woooo congrats buzzing for you both.".

Ella's fiancé is a non-league footballer who plays for Stalybridge Celtic and has a son from a previous relationship. He's a huge Manchester City fan, who are rivals to Ella's squad at Manchester United.

The engagement comes after Ella and her England team clinched the Euro Cup for the second time in a row - and their devoted partners were there cheering the women on. And many went on to praise their partners in emotional tributes after England beat Spain during a tense penalty shootout.

Joe Bunney took to Instagram with a series of snaps from the final and afterparty. One snap showed him beaming alongside Ella as they held the Euro Cup, and another showed him with the footballer shortly after the win.

In an Instagram post, he wrote the caption: "BACK 2 BACK!.. This team just continues to produce! @lionesses."

And in a video of Ella on his Instagram page, he sweetly said: "Words don't describe how proud I am of you."

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