(Photo Confirmation) Liverpool Snap Up Versatile Midfielder From Chelsea

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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