Spurs will continue to play 'brave' says Vilahamn

Tottenham manager Robert Vilahamn insists he'll continue to play "brave, attacking football" against Everton despite his team's defensive woes.

Spurs have conceded 21 goals – more than any other side in the Women's Super League this season.

"I'm not going into this game to try and have a clean sheet," said the Swede. "If you look at how we prioritise, we want to score a lot of goals."

A run of five defeats in their last six WSL matches means Spurs now sit just two points above bottom club Crystal Palace.

Tottenham have won just one of the 10 WSL meetings with Everton to date and will slip below the Toffees if they lose at Brisbane Road.

But Vilahamn says he's looking up the table, not down: "If we win this game we can be top six which is the same as last season. So, if you look at it that way, is it actually that terrible?"

Tottenham are boosted by the return of Spain international Maite Oroz who has been out since mid-October.

"She is on another level," said Vilahamn. "She was a big signing for us. She can find those progressive passes."

However, there's a blow with news that defender Ella Morris will be out for 10-12 weeks having sustained a serious knee injury while with the England under-23s.