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Dress Rehearsal

Season 2, Ep. 66

In a preview of the upcoming FA Cup final, Spurs Women gained their first-ever away point against Manchester United with a 2-2 draw.


We discuss:

  • Winger Beth
  • Tilly's impact
  • Suboptimal subs
  • Set piece disaster in stoppage


Plus, we look ahead to the next WSL fixture, at home to Brighton.


You can find the N17 Women Team on Twitter and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:


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