Everton boss Brian Sorensen has been speaking to the media before Sunday’s Women’s Super League game against Leicester (kick-off 15:00 BST ).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
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Karen Holmgaard is working her way back from injury, but there is no other update in terms of team news.
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On Melissa Lawley’s debut and her contribution to Everton’s first goal of the season, Sorensen said: “We were missing her. It’s really good to see her back and she came in with a lot of directness and one of the reasons why we came back into the game [against West Ham]”.
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On being unbeaten in their last three in all competitions, he said: “That’s where we want to be, defensively strong and creating chances”.
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The lack of goals is a concern but Sorensen said “we are on the right path”.
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On Issy Hobson, who was called up to England’s Under-19s squad this week, he said: “We’ve been very close to putting her in starting lately. It’s just when are the moments because consistency is key for young players.”
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He said Leicester are “well organised” and don’t give up a lot of space and added “it’s going to be a tough game but sometimes I prefer playing the tough teams because it’s easier to point out where we can hurt them”.
