Megan Finnigan says Everton Ladies’ meticulous defensive work on the training pitches at USM Finch Farm is starting to bear fruit in matches.
The Blue Girls’ resilience at the back has been evident in recent performances against Brighton and reigning WSL champions Chelsea.
After the 0-0 draw on the south coast against Brighton, the Toffees again showed a stubbornness to concede in their FA Women’s Cup tie against the Londoners.
Against a side who had comfortably beaten them 3-0 a month previously, Everton were only undone by a slick counter-attacking move, before Chelsea added a second in added time as the Toffees pressed for an equaliser.