Isobel Christiansen: Becomes latest player to join Manchester City

The Macclesfield-born youngster came through the ranks at Manchester United before moving to Everton in in 2008.

After one season on Merseyside, where she made her Champions League debut, Christiansen moved to Birmingham, emerging as a key player for the club and helping them lift the FA Cup in 2012.

On completing her move, Christiansen said: "I'm very happy to have joined Manchester City and I'm now looking forward to starting pre-season with the rest of the team.

"I was very impressed with the developments at the club and their vision for women's football. There's a great team here and I am very excited to be a part of it.

"It's a very exciting time and I hope I can play my part in ensuring that the first year in the FA WSL is a successful one."

City Women manager Nick Cushing added: "Isobel is an excellent addition to our squad and we are delighted to have completed her signing.

"She adds to our attacking personnel and strengthens our chances of becoming competitive this season."

Christiansen has represented England from Under-15 level right through to the Under-23 level and helped England win the Under-19 European Championships in 2009.

The 22-year-old earned her first senior call-up for Mark Sampson's training squad in La Manga when she stepped in as a replacement for the injured Jodie Taylor.