Cliftonville captain Kelsie Burrows described their commanding Women's League Cup success over Glentoran as a positive opening move toward securing a domestic treble.

The Reds claimed the trophy for the fourth consecutive season after securing a 4-0 triumph against the Glens at Seaview.

Caitlin McGuinness netted a brace while her sister Kirsty and substitute Danielle Maxwell also scored as Brendan Lynch's team delivered a clear message to the Women's Premiership title holders.

"Everyone is delighted. We aimed to apply maximum pressure on Glentoran and identified their vulnerabilities along with the strengths of our own squad," Burrows said.

"We deliver the ball to Caitlin and she finds the target. Her speed and control are outstanding.

"The League Cup was another target we aimed to secure this year. Two further trophies remain in our sights but this provides an excellent platform to build upon."

Cliftonville lifted the League Cup and Irish Cup in the previous campaign yet lost out on the league crown to the Glens on the closing day.

The Reds sit second to Glentoran in the standings on goal difference after both clubs recorded victories in their opening five fixtures.

Burrows believes their dominant display in north Belfast where they prevented the Glens from building play from defense offers a template for overcoming Kim Turner's side when the sides meet in the league during August.

"This marked our initial meeting with Glentoran this season and we were uncertain what to expect but we analyzed them thoroughly and focused on our pressing game to test their response," Burrows added.

"We recognized that winning possession high up the pitch would lead to success."