**Everton Women have sacked manager Brian Sorensen.**
Sorensen’s four-year tenure at Goodison Park came to an end on Wednesday with the club languishing hovering above the Women’s Super League relegation zone.
The Blues only claimed their first top flight home win of the seasason last weekend with a comeback over Aston Villa to avoid being rooted to the foot of the table.
Despite victories over Liverpool and reigning champions Chelsea, they picked up just 11 points from their opening 14 fixtures prior to the 45-year-old’s departure.
Assistants Stephen Neligan and Ashley Tootle have also left while under-18s coach Scott Phelan has been installed as interim manager for the rest of the campaign.
Everton CEO Angus Kinnear said: “We would like to thank Brian, Stephen and Ashley for their hard work and efforts in their time at the club.
“Sunday’s first win of the season at Goodison Park was important.
“But it has become evident that a change of direction is necessary to ensure the progression on the pitch we are all striving for.”