Phallon Tullis-Joyce believes studying from Mary Earps throughout her time at Manchester United has her well-placed to step up because the Pink Devils’ new primary.
Earps, who spent 5 seasons with United, joined Paris Saint-Germain in July upon the expiry of her contract on the Ladies’s Tremendous League aspect.
Throughout her time with the Pink Devils, she made 102 appearances in all competitions, maintaining 46 clear sheets within the WSL in that point.
The 31-year-old scooped the Golden Glove within the 2022-23 marketing campaign, whereas additionally serving to United raise the Ladies’s FA Cup in her remaining season with the membership.
Tullis-Joyce spent only one 12 months alongside Earps after arriving from the Seattle Reign final 12 months, with all 4 of her appearances coming within the League Cup.
However talking on the Barclays WSL’s 2024-25 season launch media day, the American advised Stats Carry out her time with Earps has her well-prepared for this season.
“I used to be lucky sufficient to coach with Mary for a complete season, study from her, study from the employees as nicely,” Tullis-Joyce mentioned.
“4 of us collectively simply with the ability to maintain a excessive normal has already helped me in that preparation for this season.”
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Head coach Marc Skinner is backing Tullis-Joyce to fill the seismic hole left by Earps, a press release that stuffed the American with confidence.
“Yeah, undoubtedly very, very grateful to our employees,” Tullis-Joyce began.
“I imply, proper from the beginning, after I obtained there, they had been very clear about their intentions and the place I used to be at and the place they wished to see me progress to.
“I’m simply tremendous completely satisfied to be with the squad.”
United want to enhance on an underwhelming marketing campaign final 12 months, ending fifth and 15 factors adrift of the Champions League qualification locations.
Solely Manchester Metropolis (15), Chelsea (18), Arsenal (20) and Liverpool (28) conceded lower than United’s 32 objectives within the league, however their inconsistent outcomes proved pricey.
Tullis-Joyce acknowledged their exhibiting final time period fell under the mark, however highlighted the Pink Devils’ FA Cup success as a strong basis to construct on this season.
“We’re taking this step-by-step,” Tullis-Joyce mentioned.
“These gamers have been grinding it out throughout this pre-season.
“We’re pushing our limits, and we clearly have our sights set on the very best that we are able to carry out as a squad and that’s the place we’re at for the season.”
