Missy Bo Kearns leaves Liverpool Women for Aston Villa

Liverpool Women midfielder Missy Bo Kearns has joined Aston Villa for an undisclosed fee.

The England under-23 international made more than 100 seniors appearances after joining her lifelong club at the age of eight.

But Kearns has signed a three-year deal with the Villans after ending her association with the Reds.

“Missy Bo is a great asset for our team,” said Villa manager Robert de Pauw.

“She is a good player and has the potential to be a future leader.

“We are happy to have her in our squad. I see Missy as a dynamic, box-to-box midfielder.

“She is a good passer and also knows where to find the goal.

“Missy Bo has the potential and ability to become a regular England international.”

The 23-year-old could make her Villa bow in their WSL opener against Chelsea on 22 September.