Rebekah Stott: Brighton & Hove Albion Women sign New Zealand defender

Rebekah Stott has played domestically in Norway, Australia, Germany and the United States

Brighton & Hove Albion Women have signed New Zealand international defender Rebekah Stott.

The 27-year-old has spent the past five seasons with Australian W League side Melbourne City.

Head coach Hope Powell said: "We're delighted to bring Rebekah to the club. She has vast experience, both internationally and at club level.

"She is a top-class defender who will give us more competition for places in that area of the squad."

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