Everton 'cannot be left behind' says captain Finnigan

Everton captain Megan Finnigan says that the club "cannot be left behind" as the Women's Super League continues to grow and become more competitive.

Speaking to Sky Sports after Everton's 5-0 loss to Chelsea on Sunday evening, Finnigan said: "The club situation right now obviously isn't ideal and that is impacting the women's side in some ways. Once the new ownership comes through hopefully we can start seeing changes for the better because this league is ever growing.

"[The league] is growing so fast and that is why the standard is so high. Everton Football Club cannot be left behind."

Brian Sorensen's side remain one of three teams yet to win a WSL game this season.

After conceding five at home to Chelsea they slid back to the bottom of the league with a goal difference of -11.

Everton have still yet to score a goal, with an own goal courtesy of West Ham defender Camila Saez the only one to have counted in their favour so far this term.

Finnigan added: "We need to eradicate the sloppiness. I don't know the answer to that right now because it has not been the easiest of starts to the season for us.

"It needs to happen and it needs to happen soon. We have to dust ourselves off and get ready for another important match next week."

Up next for the Blues is trip away to top flight newcomers Crystal Palace, who sit ninth on four points.