Poppy Pritchard joins Newcastle United Women on loan | OneFootball

Poppy Pritchard warming-up during her loan spell with Crystal Palace earlier this season. (Sean Walsh / SPP)

Newcastle United have signed England U-19 international centre-forward Poppy Pritchard on loan from Manchester City for the rest of the season.

The former Durham player spent the first half of this season on loan at Crystal Palace, making six appearances in all competitions.

She scored four goals in as many games for England at last summer’s UEFA WU19 Euros, including a hat-trick against Lithuania.

Pritchard told nufc.co.uk: “I’m so excited to join Newcastle United. The women’s side have come so far over the past few years and I think the ambitions of the club align with my aspirations perfectly.

“My family and friends are Newcastle supporters and I have grown up with this club being so important to everyone around me. To be able to play for this club means a lot to my family and me. I can’t wait to get started, and meet all the fans and to hopefully score some goals that will help the team.”

Head coach Becky Langley said: “Poppy is a Newcastle girl with lots of talent. She’s fast, direct and has a real hunger to score goals. The fans will love watching Poppy play because she’s determined, an intelligent player and driven to get to the top.

“Manchester City saw her talents and we now want to nurture them with this loan move.”

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