Ipswich Town Women have made their first three signings of the summer, adding attacking midfielder Angela Addison, central defender Grace Garrad and midfielder Shauna Guyatt.

Addison, 24, spent the last two seasons with Charlton Athletic in the Women's Championship.  

She made nearly 50 WSL appearances during a four-year spell with Tottenham Hotspur and has also represented England up to U23 level. 

Angela Addison has played almost 50 WSL gamesAngela Addison has played almost 50 WSL games (Image: ITFC)
Boss Joe Sheehan said: "We’re excited to have been able to bring Angela to the club. 

"She is a player we’ve known about for several years and is someone we feel will bring real experience and ability to our squad, while being an exciting, attacking player who can contribute both goals and assists."

Meanwhile Garrad, 21, who played for Lewes last season, joins on a one-year deal.

The defender started her career at Arsenal before spells at West Ham, Stabaek and then Lewes.

She's also played for England at U15, U16 and U17 level.

Grace Garrad has played for England at youth levelGrace Garrad has played for England at youth level (Image: ITFC)
“Grace strengthens our defensive unit and brings us some natural balance down the left side," Sheehan said. 

“She is very strong technically and has good experience from playing at higher levels. We’re excited to welcome her into the squad.”

Guyatt, 19, progressed through the youth ranks at Chelsea and most recently played for Crystal Palace. She's played for England at U16, U17 and U19 level, and has signed a one year deal.

Sheehan said: "Shauna is a really exciting prospect with a lot of potential as well as good experience with Crystal Palace in the Championship last season.

"She has progressed through the pathway at Chelsea and has also represented England at youth level, so she's a player we’re really excited to be working with as we look to develop her further at the club.”

Shauna Guyatt came through the youth ranks at ChelseaShauna Guyatt came through the youth ranks at Chelsea (Image: ITFC)
All three players have joined up with their new team-mates ahead of the first friendlies of the summer.

The Blues start with an away game against AFC Bournemouth on Sunday, July 28. Kick-off at Ringwood Community Hub is 2pm.

Sheehan’s side then host London City Lionesses at Felixstowe & Walton United on Sunday, August 4 (12noon ko).

Wolves will then host the Blues at AFC Telford United on Sunday, August 11, with kick-off at 2pm.