Sorensen Sets Target For Season Finale

Brian Sorensen emphasised the need for Everton to end the season "on a high" when Tottenham Hotspur travel to Walton Hall Park on Saturday (12.30pm BST), with sixth place up for grabs.

The Toffees come in to the fixture in good spirits, having claimed a fifth-consecutive victory at Anfield last time out.

Speaking in his pre-match press conference on Thursday morning, Sorensen outlined his pride with his squad, whilst providing an injury update.

He said: “We have a couple out: Hayley Ladd, Melissa Lawley, Heather Payne, Maren Mjelde and Lucy Hope. We have a couple after the Liverpool game that we hope turn out alright. So, we will see.”

Aurora Galli was named in the matchday squad for the Blues’ 2-0 win against Liverpool – the midfielder making her return after suffering an anterior-cruciate-ligament injury on the opening day of the season.

When asked whether the Italian will feature against Spurs, he said: “I really hope so. The Liverpool game did not pan out the way I wanted with the red card. It wasn’t a game for her to come on. How fast she has come back has been really impressive. I am really happy to have her back.”

The final game of the season presents Everton with a chance to finish in sixth place. Saturday’s opponents pose a difficult challenge, though, with Robert Vilahman’s side getting the better of the Blues in the reverse fixture.

“We will try to end [the season] as good as we can," added Sorensen. "Everyone is in a good mood, there is a good vibe after the Liverpool game. But, we are fully focused to end on a high. If results go our way, we could end up in sixth place.

“We want to end on a high because everything happening at the Club right now is positive. It has been since the new owners took over. That is our aim: end as high as possible and end on a good note. It has been a good season overall despite all the challenges.”

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