Blackburn Rovers Ladies sign England U-19 international Annabel Blanchard

Blackburn Rovers new signing, Annabel Blanchard
Annabel Blanchard on the ball for Leicester City. (Photo: Joe Toth for The FA)

Blackburn Rovers Ladies have signed 19-year-old midfielder Annabel Blanchard from Leicester City.

Blanchard joins following an 18-month spell with the Foxes, where she made 20 Championship appearances, scoring three goals.

Blanchard previously played for Liverpool in the WSL and captained the Reds’ Development Team as they won the league title in 2018-19.

Blanchard has represented England at U-19 level and was previously part of the U-17 squad that played in the 2018 Euros.

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