I’m living two incredible jobs – New mum Toni Duggan relishing WSL return

Toni Duggan is proud to be “living two incredible jobs” after making her return for Everton with baby daughter Luella in tow.

The 32-year-old came on as a late substitute in Everton’s 2-1 defeat by Brighton at Walton Hall Park on Sunday, her first appearance for more than a year.

“It was so good,” she said. “I’ve been itching to get out there. Just to be back with the girls, I’m just so happy.

“I know it’s a big achievement in itself coming back after giving birth, but when you’re coming on you’re not really thinking about that, you just want to help the team.

“It’s only after when the girls are so happy for you that you realise you’ve come back and that’s it now. Happy to have ticked that off and just help the team for the rest of the season.”

Duggan gave birth in March after undertaking a training programme through her pregnancy and thanked her team-mates for helping her get back to fitness.

“I feel good,” she said. “The early stages were hard but the girls got me through it. Connor was great, he’s our physio, I came in early in the pre-season and did some sessions with him.

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