Although international football is at the forefront of many supporters' mind right now, the start of the competitive matches is just under a week away, with pre-season preparations in full swing.

Fran Alonso and his squad have been hard at work on the training ground, with a number of new faces joining the group ahead of the start of the campaign.

Loferski has enjoyed getting down to work during pre-season, as the Ghirls get set for another enthralling season of action.

“So far, pre-season has been good,” she said. “We are ironing out some kinks, smoothing some things over and getting a feel and finding our grove.

“That is what pre-season is for. Whether that be ironing stuff out as a team or myself individually.

'We are all getting ready to roll into the regular season, and we also have Champions League to come.'

“It’s looking positive, and we are grinding out the hard work. That is exactly what pre-season is for, so it has been good.

Last campaign, Loferski played her part in the Scottish Cup triumph over Rangers at Hampden Park, and hit the back of the net several times as the Celts came within minutes of winning the SWPL title.

The American settled in quickly to life at Celtic, and it is easy to forget that Loferski only arrived ahead of the final 10 league matches of the campaign.

So pre-season has provided the forward with some valuable time to work on the training ground alongside her team-mates,

She said: “Having the time during pre-season to build up our understanding helps, no doubt! I still feel like it’s starting from the beginning in a way.

'There are new faces everywhere on the pitch, and I am kind of still readjusting to how football is played here.'

“Especially with the new players, and even myself. It’s always changing and adapting. You’ve also got other teams adapting to the way we play or us having to shift the way that we play a little bit.

She continued: “I still have a lot to learn myself, given the period that I came in last season. It was pretty hectic.

“Being the new kid on the block, you just kind of have to throw yourself in and make do with what you got.

“So there is lots of stuff for new girls to learn, and for me to learn. That is why I am here and in this environment, out of my comfort zone. But it’s something I really appreciate.

“The rest of the girls hold a really high standard, so it makes you want to play that much harder.”

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