Skinner: It's a credit to her!

Melvine Malard and Fridolina Rolfo were the goalscorers, scoring either side of Olga Carmona's wonderful effort for the visitors.

But Skinner was keen to highlight the contributions of a more unsung player, in his post-match press conference.

Jayde Riviere may have won the official Player of the Match award, but the boss felt that Safia Middleton-Patel was the star on the night, after the 21-year-old was thrust into the limelight in the absence of Phallon Tullis-Joyce.

The Wales international made her first appearance since her club debut, against Newcastle United in the League Cup, last December.

Skinner was suitably impressed: “From that performance to this performance, that's how she's…