Academy quintet join first team squad.

Naomi Layzell (Centre-back), Brooke Aspin (Centre-back), Jasmine Bull (Midfield), Erin Foley (Goalkeeper) and Maddi Wilde (Full-back) will combine their footballing commitments with their current academic studies.

Four of the five talented youngsters are products of the successful player pathway and currently attend the club’s academic partner SGS College, while Naomi Layzell is currently completing her A-Levels at Pate’s Grammar School in Cheltenham.

Layzell has previous experience at first team level having made ten appearances in all competitions during the 2020/21 campaign.

City Women Head Coach Lauren Smith said: “I’ve been really impressed with the attitude and application of all five players so far in pre-season.

“They have all come into the professional set-up and hit the ground running. They all have great potential and I’m eager to see how they develop in our environment.

“A large part of our club ethos is to build a core of talented homegrown players and I’m confident this group can help contribute to our success on the pitch for the season ahead.”

Players pictured from left to right below (via JMPUK): Naomi Layzell, Jasmine Bull, Erin Foley, Brooke Aspin, Maddi Wilde