The Football League Paper

HAPPY TO BE BACK

-

DONCASTER ROVERS may be flying high in WSL2, but returning defender Emily Simpkins insists the sky’s the limit as they look to upset the odds in the Continenta­l Tyres Cup.

Simpkins bagged a brace on her home debut after returning to the club from Birmingham City, with the Belles beating Durham 5-0.

“It feels amazing to be back,” said the 25-year-old midfielder.“It was nice to feel what home is like here.

“The win put us in a good place in the cup and if we just keep our heads down we’ll have a chance.We go on to the next game now.”

Newspapers in English

Newspapers from United Kingdom