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Training: It's good to be back!

Manchester City's women's team second week of pre-season training is under way.

New manager Gareth Taylor took charge of his first session seven days ago and the preparations continue at the City Football Academy (CFA) ahead of the return of the FA Women’s Super League (FAWSL).

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And it certainly looks as if the squad are delighted to be back, following what proved to be a lengthy break.

Player-coach, Jill Scott was in good spirits and the same could be said for new signing Chloe Kelly, as Taylor and assistant manager, Alan Mahon, put the players through their paces.

Check out the best images from the session in the gallery below.

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PRESSING : Jill Scott tracks Laura Coombs.

PRESSING : Jill Scott tracks Laura Coombs.
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SETTING UP : Gemma Bonner plays out from the back.

SETTING UP : Gemma Bonner plays out from the back.
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SPOTTED : Chloe Kelly flashes a smile at our camera.

SPOTTED : Chloe Kelly flashes a smile at our camera.
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HANDS ON : Demi Stokes prepares to take a thrown in.

HANDS ON : Demi Stokes prepares to take a thrown in.
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HUNTING IN PACKS : Steph Houghton, Chloe Kelly and Esme Morgan crowd Jill Scott.

HUNTING IN PACKS : Steph Houghton, Chloe Kelly and Esme Morgan crowd Jill Scott.
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FOCUS : An in the zone Lauren Hemp.

FOCUS : An in the zone Lauren Hemp.
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WORKING HARD : Caroline Weir pushes herself through the session.

WORKING HARD : Caroline Weir pushes herself through the session.