Everton Women fought back from a goal down to defeat Aston Villa on penalties in their opening Continental League Cup tie.
The Blues came into Wednesday's game looking to claim a second victory in just five days against the Villans. Ahead of the contest, manager Brian Sorensen hinted he would make full use of his squad with a testing Women's Super League clash against league leaders Manchester United to come on Sunday, and the Dane made eight changes from the side that triumphed in the West Midlands on Saturday afternoon.
Sorensen handed Clare Wheeler, Lenoie Maier and Kenzie Weir their first starts of the season, with on loan Chelsea youngster Aggie Beever-Jones making her home debut up front. Carla Ward also brought in some fresh legs, making three changes from Saturday's starting XI as Villa travelled to Merseyside in search of their third win of the season.
