Reaching the Champions League is Tottenham’s ‘number one’ ambition, says Rehanne Skinner

That result came one night on from Arsenal humbling record eight-time winners and champions Lyon 5-1.

Skinner, whose team host Manchester City in the WSL today, said: “Ultimately that’s where we want to get to.

“It’s where a club the size of Tottenham should be. It’s the No 1 ambition.

“We want to be equal in the things that the men’s team are doing to promote the overall club.

“It’s really important our ambitions are really high.

“We’re working incredibly hard behind the scenes to get all of the pieces of the jigsaw together, including evolving the squads over transfer windows.”;

This year, Skinner and her staff have been working to move closer to their goal of a top-three finish.

A tough ask with Chelsea, Arsenal and City dominating the Champions League spots for the past seven years.

The additions of seven new players, including ex-Brighton forward Ellie Brazil, 23, and seasoned WSL stars Drew Spence, 29, and Angharad James, 28, have contributed to a positive start

One that has seen the club win three of their four games played so far this term.

Skinner is also keen to see Brisbane Road their new ground-share home with Leyton Orient become a fortress for her side.

She added: “It definitely feels like a real stadium.

“There’s been loads of work done that has made it Tottenham-branded inside, more so than outside.

“We’re trying to grow the fanbase and engage the community off the back of the Euros.”;

The pitch at Tottenham’s former home (The Hive) was described as “probably the worst surface in the league”; by Chelsea boss Emma Hayes in April.

Skinner added: “For us, the quality of the new pitch is superb and it’s helping us to be able to perform.”;

For Gareth Taylor, Brisbane Road is a stadium that he has fond memories of from his club and country playing days.

It is a ground where the City manager, 49, once made an appearance for a star-studded Wales team in 1996.

He said: “Bobby Gould had this mad idea of playing Leyton Orient when he was manager. I can remember Chris Coleman playing left wing.”;

On Tottenham’s new home, Taylor added: “There were issues with (with the pitch) with the Hive.