Everton Ladies star Rikke Madsen will not overlook her staff’s 3-0 win over Crystal Palace any time quickly.
Targets from Justine Vanhaevermaet, Sara Holmgaard and Kelly Gago secured an essential three factors within the Ladies’s Tremendous League for the hosts at Walton Corridor Park.
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Nevertheless it was what occurred after the competition that has stolen the headlines.
Following the full-time whistle, Madsen was greeted by her companion Martin Thomsen and their child daughter Fritsen, who sported an lovable Everton shirt with ‘Mother’ on the again.
Madsen then handed Fritsen to a teammate earlier than Thomsen bought his knee soiled to suggest to the Denmark worldwide.
Her Everton teammates have been evidently overjoyed, with many putting their palms over their mouths in a combination of shock and pleasure for the comfortable couple.
Except for the proposal, it was a landmark event for Madsen as she made her first look for Everton since giving beginning.
Madsen got here on within the 83rd minute for Honoka Hayashi.
Chatting with the BBC, Madsen conceded she had ‘no thought’ about Thomsen’s plan, however was equally delighted to lastly be enjoying once more.
“I have been ready for this second for thus lengthy now, a 12 months,” Madsen stated.
“Ever since changing into pregnant, I have been aiming to get again as fast as potential.
“At present my little child is popping 5 months so it’s so good to be again.
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“Ending off with my boyfriend asking me to marry him, that was a little bit twist – I didn’t count on that.
“I had no thought I used to be going to return on and I had particularly no thought he was going to suggest to me.
“The very first thing I stated to the opposite ladies was that I hate surprises, however this one was alright.”
Everton’s win over Crystal Palace was their fifth of the season.
It additionally lifted the Toffees above Tottenham and as much as seventh within the WSL desk.
As for Crystal Palace, they continue to be rooted to the underside in twelfth on 9 factors.