Doncaster Rovers Belles sign England striker Natasha Dowie from Liverpool

Doncaster Rovers Belles have signed England striker Natasha Dowie from Liverpool.

Dowie, who has won 14 England caps, has returned from a two-month loan with Australian team Melbourne Victory to join the Belles.

She becomes the third Liverpool player to switch to the Belles this week, following Katrin Omarsdottir and Becky Easton.

The 27-year-old said: "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.

"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."

Doncaster boss Glen Harris said: "She is a winner and with her ability and desire to succeed, her arrival at the club is a significant statement of intent.

"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."