Willie Kirk called on his players to be “more streetwise” after they bowed out of the FA Women’s Cup.
Goals from Drew Spence and Hannah Blundell consigned the Blue Girls to defeat, despite a resolute and hard-working performance from the hosts.
But it was the manner of how his side conceded those goals that left Kirk frustrated.
From an Everton corner, the ball was cleared to England striker Kirby. Her trickery allowed her to play in Spence and when she raced clear, a low finish beat the impressive Kirstie Levell in the home goal.