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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Scott Phelan, Manager of Everton, and Mayumi Pacheco acknowledge the fans after the Barclays Women's Super League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on March 15, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Sally Rawlins - WSL/WSL Football via Getty Images) | WSL Football via Getty Images Manager Scott Phelan has discussed the strength in depth within the forward areas of Everton Women, but has admitted that it is tough to fit everyone into the starting line-up. After seeing his side claim their fourth straight league win, three of which came under his command since becoming interim head coach following Brian Sorensen’s departure, the Blues’ interim head coach has challenged those not in the starting XI to make an impact when they enter the field.

Sunday’s win over Tottenham Hotspur was decided when substitutes Kelly Gago and Inma Gabarro combined to give the former her fifth goal of the season. But with only three positions up for grabs the boss knows that competition is fierce and those who are on the field need to make an impact. “It is easy to see the starting XI, but there is real quality on the bench, especially in those attacking areas,” Phelan told evertontv.

“We’ve got some depth in there and it is hard to fit them all into the team. “They will be frustrated, I know that, there body language tells me that as soon as we name the team. “But what we have asked from them is when they are waiting to come onto the pitch, they support the teammates.

“They can be frustrated at me, I pick the team and that’s part of my role, but they can’t be frustrated at teammates. “When they come over the line, they have to make an impact. ” With five games still to play, Phelan will be well aware that his long-term future may well depend on what his side does in these quintet of fixtures, which include meetings against the current top three as well as a Merseyside derby.