Doncaster Rovers Belles have boosted their ranks ahead of the new FA WSL campaign by signing England striker Natasha Dowie.
The 27-year-old joins the Belles from Liverpool Ladies, where she scored four goals last season, and on her return from a two-month loan spell with Australian outfit Melbourne Victory.
Dowie becomes the third Liverpool player to join the Belles after Becky Easton and Katrin Omarsdottir signed this week as the South Yorkshire side gear up for their return to the top flight.
Dowie has won 14 caps for England during her career so far
The former Charlton Athletic and Everton forward has won 14 caps for the Lionesses and was named as FA Players' Player of the Year in 2013 when she helped Liverpool win the first of two successive WSL titles.
"I'm at a stage in my career where I have won a lot of things and I see Doncaster as an exciting, up and coming team with a great set-up," said Dowie, who scored the winning goal for Everton to beat Arsenal in the 2010 FA Women's Cup final.
"I know a lot of the players and think they, as well as the staff, are great characters on and off the pitch. The offer I was given ticked all of the boxes.
"I want to win silverware. I'm a winner full stop. I've come to Doncaster to win things or to at least challenge until the end.
"I want to bring lots of goals to the club this season. I'm a hard-worker who never gives up so I hope this will be appreciated by the players and fans," she added.
And Belles boss Glen Harris believes the addition of Dowie shows that his side mean business in this year's Women's Super League.
"She is a winner and with her ability and desire to succeed, her arrival at the club is a significant statement of intent," he explained.
"This was a considered decision from Tash. We know several clubs were keen to secure her signature but we are pleased she has committed to Belles - which again, with another quality signing, sends out a strong message."
