There is now a Scouse heartbeat leading Everton Women. And after leading a revival in the Women’s Super League, Scott Phelan doesn’t want an FA Cup exit to neighbours Liverpool to derail the progress made since he became interim head coach.

Following the sacking of Brian Sorensen, Liverpool-born Phelan, a former Everton trainee who captained the Under-18s and reserve sides before a senior playing career with Bradford City, Halifax Town, Kidderminster Harriers, Vauxhall Motors and Altrincham, took charge of the team for the remainder of the season on February 4.

The 37-year-old became the first boss to steer the Blues to back-to-back WSL wins as they triumphed 1-0 at London City Lionesses and then defeated West Ham United by the same scoreline in his inaugural match in charge at Goodison Park.

OPINION

There was bitter disappointment on Sunday as Everton exited the Women’s FA Cup with a 2-1 loss in St Helens, but with fellow Scouser Phil Jevons now having joined his staff, alongside Jennifer Foster and goalkeeping coach Ian...