NewsFactfile: All you need to know about Gemma Evans

The Wales international completed her transfer to the Reds from Manchester United, quickly following on from yesterday’s arrival of Cornelia Kapocs.

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She is an experienced WSL player. Evans boasts more than 100 Barclays Women’s Super League appearances and has a wealth of experience behind her. She began her career at Cardiff City, before spells at Yeovil Town, Bristol City – where she played under Beard – Reading and latterly Manchester United.

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‘Old school’. Evans says she is a no-nonsense defender and has previously stated that her playing style would be determined as “old school”. Versatile, too, with the ability to play in the centre of the back line or on the left-hand side. “With her personality as well coming in I think it’s a great fit for us,” said Beard.

She loves the international stage. Evans has won more than 50 caps for her national team. She has stated previously: “Playing for Wales is my greatest honour.”

Reunited with friends. Evans joins fellow Wales international Ceri Holland at Liverpool, along with Yana Daniels and Jasmine Matthews, with whom she previously played at Bristol City. “They have been amazing since I came in and they have proper looked after me and took me under their wing,” Evans said.

FA Cup winner. Evans was part of the Manchester United squad that won the FA Cup at Wembley last season. She featured three times during that successful run, and was an unused substitute when Tottenham Hotspur were beaten in the decider.

She has a university degree. Evans graduated from the University of South Wales and was a focus for the university’s International Women’s Day campaign in 2018, helping provide inspiration for the next generation of athletes in Wales.