Keely Hodgkinson and Ella Toone
Keely Hodgkinson and Ella Toone
The athletics icon came to see her friend Ella Toone for a Sky Sports feature, ahead of this Sunday’s Manchester derby at the Progress with Unity Stadium in Leigh.
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United Women huddle after win over Charlton at The Valley
United Women huddle after win over Charlton at The Valley
GAME RECOGNISES GAME
Sky Sports has launched a new social series called ‘Minus 1’ that pairs the biggest players from the WSL with personalities from sport, music, culture and beyond.
Keely and Ella both attended the same high school, and they continue to be firm allies of each other as they continue to chase success in their chosen sports.
The first episode of ‘Minus 1’ sees the childhood friends spend time together at Carrington, running through what Tooney’s preparation looks like.
From massages to dressing room nerves, the pair delve into the final touches that go into getting matchday ready and compare what elite level preparation looks like.
“It was so nice to catch up with Keely again and show her what a day in a life looks like for me,” Ella told Sky Sports.
“There are obvious similarities in preparation, but you can see just how tough it can be working as an individual versus being a part of a team.
“Hopefully the series will allow fans to see all the unseen little moments that go into making us shine on the pitch.”
UNITED IN MUSIC While you're here, we have to point you in the direction of another trending Sky Sports feature. The WSL broadcaster sat down with Simi Awujo and Bryan Mbeumo at Carrington earlier this month, with a piano, to discuss their shared passion for music. As you can see below, the United duo take turns to play a song of their choice, and Simi even sings!
It's an amazing watch...
Hinata Miyazawa dribbling forward v Liverpool
Hinata Miyazawa dribbling forward v Liverpool
Xmas gifting with coffee cup
Xmas gifting with coffee cup
Elisabeth Terland with brother growing up in United kits
Elisabeth Terland with brother growing up in United kits
Simi Awujo and Bryan Mbeumo during interview about fans at Carrington
Simi Awujo and Bryan Mbeumo during interview about fans at Carrington