Liverpool Ladies have confirmed that England U20 defender Ellie Stewart will be leaving the club to join Everton Ladies.

The young defender has agreed a move to the Blues having previously joined Matt Beard's side from Everton in 2013.

On agreeing to return to Everton, Stewart said: "Although I am still a young player developing my game, I would like more first-team football and hopefully I can achieve that at Everton.

"Working alongside the likes of Gemma Bonner and Becky Easton has been fantastic for my development and being involved in both title victories was a great experience.

"However, the challenge for me now is to break into the first team at Everton and get some much-needed experience playing first-team football."

Everyone at Liverpool Ladies would like to wish Ellie the best of luck for the future.