Our first appearance in the seven-a-side competition, this year held in London and only containing Women's Super League clubs, has proved a memorable one.

From amusing, choreographed pre-match walkouts to high-scoring victories, the Blues have impressed across the three-day tournament, held at Brentford's Gtech Community Stadium. And we ensured we left with a trophy in hand by overcoming Manchester United in this afternoon's final.

The Blues, who earlier in the day defeated Aston Villa 8-2 in the semi-finals, started the showpiece match tentatively. Hannah Hampton was forced into a couple of early saves, yet we fell behind when Jess Park fired a shot home for United.

An excellent Sjoeke Nusken strike brought us level, but United then established a healthy lead with three quickfire goals. A response from the Blues was needed – and it was produced before the half-time interval.

Keira Walsh struck, Aggie Beever-Jones netted her sixth goal of the competition, and Ellie Carpenter produced a close-range finish to send the teams into the break level at 4-4.

In the second half, United re-established their lead and defended well for much of the second 15 minutes.

However, Beever-Jones struck late to draw us level and, as the seconds ticked down, the England international drilled a shot home to ensure the Blues were crowned champions.

Fittingly, Beever-Jones finished with the golden boot with seven goals scored across the competition.