The best images as our Lionesses return to the City Football Academy for their first pre-season training session with the team.

Gareth Taylor’s squad are working hard to be as prepared as possible for the opening game of the Barclays Women’s Super League on Sunday 1 October when we travel to West Ham United.

And 10 days after competing in the World Cup final, City’s England stars have returned to Manchester to join in with pre-season preparations.

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Lauren Hemp, Chloe Kelly, Laura Coombs, Alex Greenwood, Esme Morgan and Ellie Roebuck all won silver at the World Cup, making history as the Lionesses competed in their first ever final at the prestigious competition.

 The whole team were in high spirits as they took to the grass at the CFA, with the sun making a guest appearance while the team trained.

Check out the best images from the session below!