Harry Toffolo

Early career

Toffolo was born in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. He joined Norwich City Academy, playing for them in the 2013 FA Youth Cup, as Norwich beat Chelsea 4–2 on aggregate in the final.

2014–15

He was an unused substitute in the League Cup for Norwich City against Crawley Town in the Second round on 26 August 2014 and Shrewsbury Town in the Third round on 23 September.

Swindon Town (loan)

On 20 October 2014, Toffolo joined Swindon Town on loan and made his debut as a substitute for Swindon Town in the 2–2 draw at home to Colchester United and his first start in the 1–0 win at Home to Preston North End on 4 November 2014. He scored his first league goal in a 3–0 win at home against Notts County on 7 March 2015 and has provided regular assists.

Toffolo established himself as a fans favourite at Swindon and this resulted in the Swindon Town Supporters Trust deciding to fund his loan in January 2015. He also hit the headlines for his engagement with the local community in Swindon and has been involved in a number of charitable events and school visits over and above the usual club player appearance commitments. He is also an Ambassador for Dementia UK (his grandfather having suffered from the condition).

2015–16

On 25 August 2015, he made his first-team debut for Norwich, playing the full 90 minutes, in the League Cup second round 2–1 victory away to Rotherham United, aged 20 years and 6 days.

Rotherham United (loan)

On 19 October 2015, he joined Championship side Rotherham United on a one-month loan. He made his Championship debut the next day on 20 October 2015 in a home game against Reading which finished 1–1. On 23 November 2015, his loan was extended to January 2016.

Peterborough United (loan)

On 21 January 2016, Toffolo joined League One side Peterborough United on loan until the end of the season.

Scunthorpe United (loan)

In the 2016–17 season he was loaned to Scunthorpe United.

Doncaster Rovers (loan)

He joined Doncaster Rovers of League One on loan from 31 August 2017 until 3 January 2018. He made his first appearance in a 1–0 defeat at Northampton Town, being subbed at half time by James Coppinger as Doncaster had fallen behind and changed formation.

International career

Toffolo has represented England at U18, U19 and U20 level, he also has eligibility for Italy through his father's family, that is still predominantly living there. He made his debut starting for England U18s in a friendly against Belgium on 15 March 2013 at the age of 17 years, 6 months and 14 days. On 5 September 2013, he made his debut for the England U19s in a friendly against Estonia. He then went on to play in a UEFA Qualifying Tournament in Slovenia, playing in the matches against Slovenia and Switzerland. England finished as group winners. His U20 debut was in a friendly against the United States on 29 March 2015, at Home Park, which England won 2–1.

Harry was selected as part of the 23 man squad to play in the Mercedes Benz Cup Tournament in October 2015. He played the full 90 minutes of the 3–1 victory against the Netherlands and came off the bench on 63 minutes and assisted the winning goal in the 2–1 victory against Turkey. He again played the full 90 minutes in the final game, a 1–0 defeat against the hosts, Germany.

Club

Personal life

In August 2016, his girlfriend Annie Bell gave birth to the couple's first child, a boy named Luca Stefano.