Ruby Mace (pictured at Leicester City) has been playing as a defender for Everton (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Everton Women manager Brian Sorensen has revealed plans to play Ruby Mace higher up the pitch.

The Toffees were left to reflect on another narrow defeat against top-level opposition after their latest outing against Manchester City.

While the result did not go their way, head coach Brian Sørensen highlighted belief within the squad and reserved special praise for Ruby Mace, whose performance stood out once again despite the disappointment.

Since joining from Leicester for a club record fee, Mace has predominantly been used as a centre-back. However, Sorensen hopes to change this in the future.

What did Brian Sorensen say about Ruby Mace

Mace has been a consistent presence this season for Everton and impressed again against Manchester City, operating in a defensive role.

Sørensen explained that Mace’s current positioning is down to necessity rather than preference, with injuries leaving Everton short of options at centre back. Even so, her composure, intelligence and physicality have allowed her to adapt seamlessly.

He said “Right now, it’s centre-back because we don’t have a centre-back available. Of course, in the longer plan, it’s probably...