Sarah Mayling: Aston Villa women sign Birmingham City midfielder and Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah from Everton

Sarah Mayling has won England honours at under-17, under-19 and under-23 level

Aston Villa women have signed midfielder Sarah Mayling from Women's Super League rivals Birmingham City.

The versatile 24-year-old came through the ranks with Villa before joining local rivals Birmingham in 2017.

Carla Ward, who left the Blues at the end of last season to take over at Villa, said: "I've seen the quality Sarah possesses. She's athletic, versatile, and makes things happen."

Villa have also signed Everton forward Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah, 25.

Boye-Hlorkah has signed on a two-year deal.

Ward said: "Chaney is an exciting talent who has an abundance of pace and quality. She will add a real threat in front of goal."

Villa finished three points clear of relegation from the Women's Super League last season, a point above Birmingham who ended the campaign in 11th place.

Mayling and Boye-Hlorkah join striker Alisha Lehmann and midfielder Remi Allen in signing deals with Villa.