Liverpool Ladies have announced the acquisition of England U23 international Bethany England from Chelsea.

The versatile midfielder has been loaned out to the Reds for the whole of the 2017-2018 season.

Born in Barnsley, England joined Chelsea in 2016 after previously representing Doncaster Rovers Belles and Sheffield United Centre of Excellence.

In her first words as a Liverpool player, England told the club's official website  : ''This is a fantastic move for me and I cannot wait to get started.

''The squad at Liverpool Ladies is a young, ambitious squad and I am really confident that we can have a successful season.

''I am at an age now where I want to be playing more regularly, so this move is a really exciting one and I am already looking forward to the Merseyside Derby on 22 September."

Bethany England penned a fresh two-year deal with Chelsea in April 2017.

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