Picture Special

Training: City up for the Continental Cup

The City squad honed their preparations at the CFA on Wednesday afternoon ahead of Thursday’s key Continental Cup trip to take on Everton.

Nick Cushing’s squad have already tasted success against the Merseysiders this season, recording a crucial 1-0 win in the FA Women’s Super League.

And as the Cup holders seek to progress through to the knockout stages of this season’s League Cup, another victory will be paramount.

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As our pictures show, on the back of last Sunday’s superb 5-0 league win over West Ham, the squad were in buoyant spirits.

View the gallery below to see the best of the images…

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HAVING A BALL : Jess Park works on her core strength

HAVING A BALL : Jess Park works on her core strength
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HIGH AND MIGHTY : It's lift-off for Steph Houghton!

HIGH AND MIGHTY : It's lift-off for Steph Houghton!
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WORTH THE WEIGHT : Gemma Bonner puts in some vital strength work

WORTH THE WEIGHT : Gemma Bonner puts in some vital strength work
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AT ARMS LENGTH : Ellen White is a study in concentration

AT ARMS LENGTH : Ellen White is a study in concentration
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ACTION STATIONS : The City squad go through their paces on what was a crisp but clear day at the CFA

ACTION STATIONS : The City squad go through their paces on what was a crisp but clear day at the CFA
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RISE AND SHINE : Demi Stokes powers through the CFA hurdles

RISE AND SHINE : Demi Stokes powers through the CFA hurdles
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FLYING SQUAD : Steph Houghton and Tyler Toland leap into action

FLYING SQUAD : Steph Houghton and Tyler Toland leap into action
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SQUAD GOALS : The City players are focused on Thursday's key Continental Cup trip to take on Everton

SQUAD GOALS : The City players are focused on Thursday's key Continental Cup trip to take on Everton
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THREE CHEERS : Tyler Toland, Megan Campbell and Laura Coombs flex their msucles

THREE CHEERS : Tyler Toland, Megan Campbell and Laura Coombs flex their msucles
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BEST FOOT FORWARD : Caroline Weir and Georgia Stanway sharpen up their skills

BEST FOOT FORWARD : Caroline Weir and Georgia Stanway sharpen up their skills
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UP FOR THE CUP : Jill Scott and Steph Houghton get in the groove ahead of our Continental Cup trip to Everton

UP FOR THE CUP : Jill Scott and Steph Houghton get in the groove ahead of our Continental Cup trip to Everton