Toone was unbelievable, says Lionesses pal Mead

ENGLAND forward Beth Mead heaped high praise upon her “unbelievable” teammate Ella Toone after she helped propel the defending champions into the Euro 2025 quarterfinals with a goal and two assists in their 6-1 victory over Wales in St Gallen on Sunday night.

- RACHEL STEINBERG

Georgia Stanway kicked things off with a 13th-minute penalty before Toone found the net herself and then turned provider for Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo, who sent England into the break with a four-goal lead.

Mead and Aggie Beever-Jones both got on the scoresheet in the second half, while Wales' consolation came from substitute Hannah Cain, a welcome parting gift for the passionate support in Switzerland for their first major tournament.

"I think she was unbelievable," said Mead, who also provided the assist for Beever-Jones.