The Reds duo were selected in Sarina Wiegman's starting XI for the clash at Stadium Australia, with United captain Katie Zelem among the substitutes, and both played their part in an enthralling game that had maintained tension from the first whistle until the last.
Lining up opposite former United defender Ona Batlle, Earps and Toone both played their part in the match, with the former denying Jenni Hermoso from the penalty spot in the second half.
However, Olga Cardona's first-half drive was enough to crown Spain world champions, after a summer where England's Lionesses created yet more history and progressed women's football even further.