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I hope so but, sounds obvious, we need goals and no sign in the past two home games.

Cheers, hope so. Hope Connolly is back in defence for Brighton. Just listening to Lauren's press conference, she said the defence performed poorly v Leicester, possibly due to Megan not there to organise?

Naomi was pulled out of the U23 game v Netherlands due to tight hamstring in the warm up. Slightly worrying.

Excellent choice, a very good song by one of the best groups of all time.

Also a good piece on the BBC website headed 'Naomi Layzell: The England teenager on Sarina Wiegman's radar' Naomi Layzell was playing in the Women's Championship and for England's youth teams two years ago - but on Wednesday she was training with the European champions. The opportunity took Layzell by surprise as the 19-year-old became the latest youngster to reap benefits from Sarina Wiegman's interest in England's next generation. Emma Coates' under-23 squad are on a warm-weather training camp in Spain alongside England's senior players for the first time and it has given the youngsters a taste of what could come their way in the future. They will hope to follow in the footsteps of recent senior call-ups Grace Clinton, Khiara Keating and Jess Park. Bristol City centre-back Layzell was told by Coates she would be training with Wiegman's senior team on the evening they arrived in Marbella - and the former under-18 international jumped at the chance. "It was really exciting. Nerve-racking obviously, but I was really happy with the opportunity," said Layzell. "It doesn't come around every day and to play and train with some of the best players in the world, you're going to snatch at that chance if you can get it." Layzell was straight on the phone to her parents to tell them the news. "I was told after dinner and just thought 'OK, make sure you get a good night's sleep, you've got training tomorrow, try not to be too nervous'. I was trying not to shake. "Sarina had a quick chat with me and then spoke to me after training as well. I called my parents [but] because I hadn't spoken to them since arriving, they were just trying to get all the details of the flight and everything. "I was like: 'I've got something to tell you.' They said they knew some people would get the opportunity and they're so proud of me and all the work I've done." The future Lionesses - why England's under-23s are thriving 'You never know where we could be' Layzell started as the England Under-23s fell to a 3-1 defeat by Spain at the Marbella Football Centre on Thursday but has already used the camp to demonstrate her skills to Wiegman. A major review of England's youth teams took place in 2018 and the FA, with Wiegman's support, have worked to make the under-23s more closely aligned to the first team. It means Coates regularly communicates with Wiegman as the under-23s' style, tactics and philosophy look to mirror those of the senior squad. "They work a lot together and they definitely talk about styles of play and trying to get us to play in similar ways," said Layzell. "The under-23s' players are so talented and we definitely know a lot of the people could train up and just fit in that [senior] environment. "I came away thinking I gave a good account of myself. I probably wasn't the best player on the pitch, naturally, but I came away thinking 'they're not going to think I'm rubbish'. That was the main thing. "There were times when I was tackled, there were probably times when I got beaten, but it's just about being up against these players. It's the only way you're going to learn and get better - by challenging yourself. "All of those players have probably been in a similar position to me. It's testament to them how far they've gone. "It just shows that, people like me in the under-23s, if we keep working at it, we're persistent and keep taking these opportunities, then you never know where we could be in a few years' time." German lessons and volunteering at a school Layzell was playing for England at under-18 and under-19 level when the Lionesses won the Euros in 2022. She was a regular for Bristol City in the Women's Championship, helping them earn promotion to the Women's Super League for the 2023-24 season, which has helped propel her on to Wiegman's radar. "If you asked me [in 2022], if I could see where I was now, I would never say that I could have had this opportunity," said Layzell. "Being in the WSL with Bristol City and getting promoted has really given me a chance to show myself and challenge myself. The under-23s is a stepping stone and you just have to rise to the challenge. "You always aspire to get to the top and to be involved with the senior team, but it's hard to put a timeline on it because everyone grows at different rates." Mature beyond her years, Layzell spoke impressively to media on Wednesday, showed leadership on the pitch on Thursday and spends her free time in Bristol regularly volunteering at a local school. She gave an insight into her personality by explaining how she chooses to spend her time. "I'm learning a new language - German. I did it at GCSE so it keeps me interested," said Layzell. "I go on walks a lot. I try and do volunteering here and there as well. I help with reading with children at a local school near where I live in Bristol. The chaplain at Bristol City pointed me towards it because she knew I wanted to do something. "None of the kids know that I play football, and I quite like that, because it means you can get to know them on a level. It's nice to know you're helping out and making an impact."

Congrats to Naomi, I think she's been fab this season. Hope she'll stay with us regardless of the outcome at end of season but destined for better things no doubt

We'd already be down without Amalie's goals this season. Her goals per shots ratio must be excellent.

Probably our best chance of a win is Brighton, they're almost as bad defensively as us. It would be nice to witness a W at home as can't see that happening in the other home games, maybe Everton. Hope today's result hasn't knocked the stuffing out of the squad.

Why Lauren thinks Megan Connolly is a midfielder I have no idea. Depressing defeat, could have been worse. Hope we can pull out a result v Brighton

That's 22p you now won't get back

They've given it a go all season, so admirable, but don't have the quality sadly. I live in hope they'll snatch an equaliser in this game.

Thestrup again!

1-2, terrible defending sadly. Get Connolly back in defence.

The keeper will have to play another blinder again but we can definitely get something out of this match.

Haydon Roberts' corners were pretty good

Abi out until after the break. Lauren talked about changing the shape of the side over the season using as an example Megan Connolly moving into midfield. Not sure about that, based on what I saw in the Villa game, think she's a better defender. Embarrassment of riches at centre half with Connolly, Aspin & Layzell.

Was BT Sport until recently

Surely at least a 7 for his assist?

Abi played against England, thought she did OK when she was on the pitch. Good to see three City players though.

Tony Thorpe?

I'd rather Rachel was on the pitch. Any idea how much longer she'll be out?

I like the one about half way down where I think Connolly & Daly had a slight disagreement, Daly had a go at one of our other players later if I recall.

Mentions they're not breaking even, I wonder what the losses are?

Yep both those games plus nothing to fear from Everton & Liverpool based on the away games. Hopefully we can beat, or not lose, to Leicester & Brighton and hope it's not all over come the Everton match. Can you work out why our away results are so much better than home?

Somehow got a draw out of that! This team are really fighting for everything, got to admire their spirit. If only we had someone like Jordan Nobbs in midfield we'd save an awful lot of energy.