And in a five-goal thriller, City Girls (pictured) shaded the Lionesses by 3-2 - Ellie Brookes and Belle Gough twice netting for the victors with Kasey Kirkpatrick and Maisie Jackson replying. The result saw the winners leapfrog their clubmates into seventh spot in the table.

In another inter-club game, City's Under 14 and Under 15 sides also played a training game.

The Under 13 Boys warmed up for their JPL national semi-final clash with Wigan-based Atherton Colleries on Saturday with a 6-3 friendly victory over Paget Rangers. Four goals for the prolific Harley Arnold with Damian Duncan and Joel Reeves also on target.

Ahead of their Ron Handy Memorial Shield final at Pershore Town on Sunday morning, the Under 11 Girls demonstrated their excellent form and talent versus Catshill. Their male counterparts also put on a decent performance in their Mercian League fixture with Droitwich Dynamos.