West Ham boss Rehanne Skinner has been speaking to the media before Sunday’s Women’s Super League game against Liverpool (kick-off 15:00 BST).

Here are the key lines from her news conference:

• West Ham are still without injured winger Kirsty Smith.

• Skinner thought there were “lots of positives to take” despite losing 3-0 to Manchester United in their first game of the season.

• Her side need to ensure they are “more assertive in and around the box” to “be a bit more positive on the front foot”.

• It will “take time” for players to integrate with the team and for West Ham’s style of play to gel within the side.

• She is “delighted” to be back playing at home and to have the “home mentality and advantage” which is “so important”.

• Striker Riko Ueki is a “top player” who they want to “put in positions where she can be the most effective”.

• Liverpool are “the most physical team in the league” and that will influence Sunday’s match.