Former WSL defender Bryson signs for Hibs

Hibernian have signed former Everton, Bristol City and Reading defender Faye Bryson until the end of the season, with the Scottish Women's Premier League club having an option to extend the deal for another year.

The 28-year-old was most recently with Sydney but was released last year after playing 17 times for the A-League side.

Hibs head coach Joelle Murray described her as "a great talent that possesses a wealth of experience, having played regularly at the highest level in England and Australia".

"She is a versatile player capable of playing across multiple positions and her mobility, confidence on the ball and reading of the game will make her a quality addition to our squad," she said.

Bryson began her youth career with Liverpool before moving across the city to Everton and making her debut aged 17 in April 2015.

She helped the side gain promotion to the Women's Super League and, after three seasons in the top flight with Everton, joined WSL rivals Bristol City and Reading before spending the past two seasons in Australia with Central Coast Mariners and Sydney.

Bryson added: "I'm buzzing to be here. As soon as I spoke to the staff and I met the girls, I knew this was the place I wanted to be."