For those players not on international duty, it was business as usual at the training ground on Wednesday morning. Work continued in preparation for the trip to the North West, where Arturo Ruiz and the squad will face league leaders Manchester City on Sunday afternoon. Club photographer Paul Hazlewood was at the training ground to capture some images from the session.
Maelys Mpome warming up
Hannah Poulter reacts to save
Sophie Peskett lays the ball off
Team talk ahead of drills
Emilie Joramo breaks forward
Billie Price blocks a shot
Arturo Ruiz barks orders
Emilie Joramo on the ball
Eleanor Heeps tips the shot away
Jelena Cankovic sprints forward
Gabby George unleashes a shot
Jelena Cankovic on the ball
Arthur Brammer offers encouragement
Maisie Symonds takes a moment
Hannah Poulter makes a save
Marit Auee with a turn of pace
Melina Loeck gets behind the shot
Olaug Tvedten gets away from Marit Auee
Olaug Tvedten focused
Olivia Garcia battles with Sophie Peskett
Scott Rogers assesses a drill
Olivia Garcia turns away from Gabby George
Olivia Garcia holds the ball
Sophie Peskett at pace
Marit Auee shields from Emilie Joramo