Leicester City Women have bolstered their defensive numbers with the signing of experienced defender, Anneka Nuttall

Anneka Nuttall joins the Foxes having left Crystal Palace at the end of 2018/19

The experienced defender has also previously represented Watford and London Bees

The 28-year-old made 19 appearances for Crystal Palace in the FA Women’s Championship last season

Leicester City Women Football Club have added to their defensive options with the signing of defender Anneka Nuttall who joins the Club after a season with Crystal Palace.

The defender has made over 80 appearances at Tier 2 level, placing her in the top five for all time appearances at this level, experience that could prove vital to Jonathan Morgan’s youthful squad.

Speaking to LCWFC TV, Anneka Nuttall said: “I spoke to Jonathan a few times, It’s exciting. I needed a new chapter, a new challenge, and I decided Leicester would be the right place for me. It’s a fantastic set-up and everyone is really involved. We want to do as well as we can as a team. I’m looking forward to working with Jonathan’s philosophy and his plans for the season.”

Leicester City Women Manager, Jonathan Morgan said: “We are a very young squad and we knew we needed to bring in some experience to help nurture the youth. Anneka brings a professional approach that will allow our youngsters to understand the sacrifices needed to succeed at this level.”

Anneka has already featured a number of times for Jonathan Morgan’s side in pre-season matches and will be looking to make her debut when the FA Women’s Championship kicks off on Sunday 18 August.