It is there, at our base, where Ella is currently putting in the hard yards to overcome a hip injury that has sadly sidelined her in the early weeks of 2026.
United Women’s all-time leader for appearances and goals – who was recently made an MBE – is in good spirits, though, and believes she can come back better and stronger than before.
“It’s difficult [being out]. I hate missing football games,” the Reds' iconic no.7 tells co-hosts Liam Bradford, Helen Evans and Phil Jones on the podcast.
“So that's just annoying. I don't really like being in the gym rehabbing, but I'm in a good mindset.