As Liverpool FC Women prepare for their final match of 2018 against Everton Ladies in the Continental Tyres Cup on Sunday, captain Sophie Bradley-Auckland reflected on the Reds' campaign so far - and in particular the squad’s efforts in recent weeks.
Vicky Jepson's side host the Blues in the rearranged cup tie at Prenton Park, with kick-off set for 12pm GMT.
Bradley-Auckland has led by example and on Wednesday night, netted the winning penalty in the cup tie shootout victory at Reading.
Speaking after the midweek tie with Reading, the captain said: "We’ve had a tough first half of the season.