Everton Women's boss Brian Sorensen believes Sunday's defeat against Manchester United was a "wake up call" for his team.
Everton went into the contest having won three of their last four league matches; as many wins as they managed across their previous 19 games in the WSL. The Blues' bright start to the season saw them sitting fourth in the table before the action got underway at Walton Hall Park, however ex-Everton striker Nikita Parris quickly dealt her former club a blow; slotting home to put United a goal up inside 15 minutes.
While Everton managed to keep the visitors at bay for the remainder of the first half, the league leaders exhibited their quality after the interval, with Leah Galton and Hayley Ladd netting in quick succession to secure United the three points.
