Manchester United manager Marc Skinner remains hopeful midfielder Ella Toone will feature in Sunday's crucial Women's Super League encounter with Tottenham. The England international has been sidelined since December with a persistent hip complaint that forced her to miss the Champions League campaign and recent England camps. Skinner confirmed Toone will train Friday, expressing optimism about her involvement in this pivotal match.

United enters the final three matches needing victories to secure Champions League play-offs qualification. The team's recent setbacks include League Cup and FA Cup final defeats to Chelsea, Champions League elimination by Bayern Munich, and a home loss to Manchester City. Despite the pressure, Sweden's Anna Sandberg and striker Ellen Wangerheim return from respective knee and shin injuries.

As the longest-serving WSL manager, Skinner faces growing scrutiny despite his contract running until 2027. He defended his record at the club while acknowledging pressure comes with managing Manchester United. "My job is to prepare my team for these next three games and to try and win them," Skinner stated, maintaining focus solely on the immediate challenge without speculating beyond the season's conclusion.