The former Arsenal forward was amongst the 18,154 fans in attendance, stating that the stadium was ‘brilliant’.

Wright had previously promised Everton star Ornella Vignola that he would watch the Blues play next time he could.

True to his word, he travelled to Merseyside for the weekend’s fixture. Posting about the game on his social media account, he said: “My first time at the brilliant Hill Dickinson Stadium.

I promised Ornella Vignolla that I’d come to watch when I next could. Thank you Everton Women.

Difficult match for Everton but lots of new signings, a young team and owners who want to progress. I hope it all comes together for them this season.”

It was indeed a difficult match for the Blues as the visitors returned home with three points and a 4-1 win.

Marc Skinner’s United are unbeaten in the WSL this season, with four wins and two draws.

Everton meanwhile have just one win in six, with one draw and four defeats.

The visitors could have been three goals up inside the opening 15 minutes, until the Toffees scored against the run of play.

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