By Aston Villa FC

Carla Ward has bemoaned the complacency that set in during Aston Villa's 3-3 draw with Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

Kirsty Hanson and Rachel Daly had put Villa into a seemingly commanding lead inside the opening 21 minutes at Brisbane Road before Eveliina Summanen pulled one back for the hosts.

Summanen doubled her tally less than a minute into the second half before Beth England fired Spurs into the lead.

Daly headed home late to salvage a point for Villa who will be disappointed to only take a point home.

But despite the way in which Villa fought their way to a draw, Ward was left disappointed.

“It wasn’t a classic, it was a game that lacked a lot of quality," admitted the boss.

"We’re disappointed because we don’t feel we gave a performance that we’re capable of.”

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Ward was critical of her side's inability to be more ruthless in a game where they had their opponent on the backfoot early on.

“We let our foot off the gas and you can’t do that at this level, especially against a team who are fighting relegation," Ward said adamantly.

"We’re disappointed but the important thing now is that we raise it."

"There are four games to play and I know there are people saying there’s nothing to play for, but it’s about finishing the season by playing well.”

You can watch Carla Ward's post-match interview, in full, below.