Manchester United’s number 7 Ella Toone joins Rio to discuss how she dealt with the grief of losing her father whilst still playing football for her childhood club. Toone reveals how the club have helped her, how an injury enabled her to process things more easily and what she went through in the immediate aftermath.

On the pitch, Toone has a reputation for being a big-game player and Rio explores her mentality around those meaningful matches and why she is able to consistently deliver on such a stage.

There’s insight into how England’s Lionesses became such a successful team, the differences between Toone’s football WhatsApp group compared to Rio’s and they both reminisce about the first time they met, almost 15 years ago.

If you’ve been affected by any of the subjects discussed in the podcast, Grief Encounter offers free, tailored support to help guide children and young people through the hardest time and help them find hope and healing. It’s so important for those dealing with the death of someone close to know that they’re not alone and that help is available. You can find out more by visiting their website www.griefencounter.org.uk or calling the Bereavement Support Team on 0808 802 0111 (weekdays 9:30am-3pm).

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Rio is joined by Jody Morris and Joel Beya for another episode of Rio Presents! In this episode, the boys deep dive on Ruben Amorim’s comments about Marcus Rashford.

The Man United manager stated that he would put their 63-year-old goalkeeping coach ahead of any player who’s not 100% committed, on the bench. This comes after a lengthy spell on the sideline for Rashford and with his future still very uncertain.

They also break down where United might need to strengthen in the coming days of the transfer window. And with Rasmus Hojlund’s goalscoring form showing no signs of improving, is a number 9 the priority?

The trio react to the controversy surrounding Arsenal’s red card in their 1-0 win at Wolves, and how likely is an Alejandro Garnacho and Christopher Nkunku swap deal?

All of this, plus we announce the winners of our latest giveaway, so be sure to check that out!

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Rio and Joel are joined by Arsenal legend and Invincible, Sol Campbell! They react to Ruben Amorim's latest comments in the press, and if this kind of talk could 'lose the dressing room' this season. And is Onana the reliable keeper that Man United need?

They also discuss how current defenders compare to the greats of their era, as well as breaking down what's going wrong with Arsenal and their recent slump in form.

The trio debate how to defend Erling Haaland, and that Sol could have somehow ended up at Manchester United! They of course discuss the much talked about Google Pixel advert that Sol featured in which made waves online, and which legendary centre backs does Sol think he's better than?

All of this, plus much more on this episode of Rio Presents. Be sure to like, comment and subscribe if you haven't already

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