Fara Williams: Arsenal sign Liverpool's England international

Arsenal Ladies have signed England international Fara Williams from Liverpool Ladies.

The 31-year-old midfielder is England's most-capped player of all time, having represented her country 148 times.

Williams was part of the squad that finished third at last year's World Cup and was awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours list.

"Fara is a great competitor and a fantastic character, too," said Gunners boss Pedro Martinez Losa.

"She is a player with huge experience at club and international level, and her reading and understanding of games is fantastic."

Williams, who has also had spells at Chelsea, Charlton and Everton, helped the Reds win the FA Women's Super League title in 2013 and 2014.

Arsenal have not disclosed the length of her contract, but Williams tweeted she had signed with the north London side for two years.

Analysis - BSports's Jo Currie

Arsenal have signed one of the country's best-known female players in Fara Williams and she will add experience in the Gunners midfield.

Liverpool finished second bottom in the WSL last season and she becomes the latest in the long line of players to leave the club in the transfer window

Williams could be the missing piece for Arsenal as they continue to build a side which should be challenging once again for silverware.