Picture Special

Gallery: Valentine's Day training

With an FA Cup tie against Birmingham City Ladies on the horizon, Nick Cushing put his squad through their paces at the City Football Academy on Wednesday afternoon.

Coming off the back of a 4-0 victory over Liverpool, City were back to work as attention turned to Sunday’s fifth round clash at Damson Park.

Club Photographer, Tom Flathers, was there to capture all the action...

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YOUNG GUNS: Georgia Stanway and Ella Toone warm up.

YOUNG GUNS: Georgia Stanway and Ella Toone warm up.
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HIGH KNEES: Izzy Christiansen leads the way.

HIGH KNEES: Izzy Christiansen leads the way.
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OFF THE MARK: Izzy changes paces.

OFF THE MARK: Izzy changes paces.
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REVERSE: A change of direction for Ella and Demi Stokes.

REVERSE: A change of direction for Ella and Demi Stokes.
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SIDE TO SIDE: Limbering up for the session.

SIDE TO SIDE: Limbering up for the session.
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BOUNCE: On your toes!

BOUNCE: On your toes!
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WHO'S UP: Jen Beattie flies high.

WHO'S UP: Jen Beattie flies high.
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BALL WORK: Jen plays a pass.

BALL WORK: Jen plays a pass.
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WORKING HARD: Mel Lawley in action.

WORKING HARD: Mel Lawley in action.
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FORWARD THINKING: Ella Toone releases the ball.

FORWARD THINKING: Ella Toone releases the ball.