Women’s Super League: Bethany England has signed for Crystal Palace

Newly promoted Women’s Super League club Crystal Palace have signed striker Bethany England.

The former Tottenham captain, who left this summer after his contract expired, has joined on a two-year deal with an option for a further 12 months.

The 32-year-old is highly experienced having enjoyed trophy success with former club Chelsea and played a key role in Tottenham’s rise to the WSL.

She was also part of the Lionesses squad that won Euro 2022 and finished runners-up at the 2023 Women’s World Cup.

While at Chelsea, England won four WSL titles and two Women’s FA Cups and the Women’s League Cup in a seven-year span.

“It’s great to sign for Crystal Palace. I’m really excited to be here, and I’m looking forward to meeting all the girls and getting started,” said England, who will wear the number nine shirt.

“Palace are an ambitious club. They’ve been in the WSL before, they’ve had two amazing promotions now, and I think you can see their investment in the women’s game.

“They’re really pushing to be among the best, and they’ve got amazing facilities. It’s a place where I hope I can make a lot of good memories, score a lot of goals and make some history for the football club.”

England scored a total of 87 WSL goals throughout his career, leaving Tottenham as their all-time top scorer in the league with 32.

Palace were promoted to the WSL last season when they finished runners-up to the second tier, relegated in 2025.

“We are delighted to have Bethany here at the Palace,” manager Joe Potter said.

“He’s scored goals everywhere he’s gone and I’m sure he’ll be important for us next season.”