Marc Skinner ready for the tough challenge of Chelsea in the FA Cup semi final on 14 April 2024

WE HAVE GAME-CHANGING PLAYERS

“Having  watched Lauren James, she’s a fantastic player, but Chelsea have a lot of those. So you could prepare for her and then somebody else will pop up. But we also have those players. We have game-changing players and players that can win games. We have to have a focus on how you beat individuals within that team as well, because of the talent pool. From our perspective, I think, when we go into duels with James, you have to be strong, you have to read what she’s going to try to do, which is very difficult.

“But we also know there’s going to be moments of luck within this game for doing both. For both teams. There’ll be chances and we’ve got to take them, when we make them. I don’t think it’s a special kind of conversation around one particular player because I’m sure Chelsea will have to do the same for us, but I think you have to have an awareness. And when she comes into your area, you have to be prepared to know how to deal with her.”