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Nikita Parris won her first England cap in 2016 and now has more than 70 England forward Nikita Parris has joined newly promoted London City Lionesses on a free transfer from Brighton. Parris, part of the England squad who won the European Championship in 2022, has signed a two-year contract. The 31-year-old helped Brighton to their best-ever Women's Super League finish last season, as they ended in fifth. "It's a very ambitious project, " Parris said. "I'm really looking forward to meeting all the girls and getting started. " Parris has previously played for clubs Manchester United, Arsenal and Lyon, winning the Champions League with the latter. She left Brighton on 22 July as her contract expired. London City Lionesses director of football Ronald Thompson added: "She brings top-level experience and a winning mentality, and she'll be a brilliant role model for the younger players in our group. " The London club will open their WSL campaign against Arsenal on 6 September. Head here to get involved Get the latest WSL news on our dedicated page Gill and Rahul settle India against dominant England 'Glorious Lions needed this battle to reveal another side of themselves' Verstappen wins Belgian GP sprint race Robin Williams' life and career through ten crucial photographs Investigating the rise of medical conspiracy theories Film-maker Roger Ross Williams examines the American prison system Radio 4's multi award-winning ‘antidote to panel games’ How England can beat Spain in Euro 2025 final 'A different world' - Spain's transformation after World Cup fallout Dodgers' journey from 'best ever' to 'rock bottom' Hojlund's fight to answer Man Utd's striker question 'Nightmare start' for India as Woakes takes two wickets in first over. Video'Nightmare start' for India as Woakes takes two wickets in first over Catchin' Sachin - Joe's route to 15, 921 Root reaches milestone as England punish India on day three. Video Root reaches milestone as England punish India on day three Hey big spenders - Liverpool lead top-four domination of £1bn deals Champions and fearless youth - who's in England's World Cup squad? Drop James? Start Mead? How do England beat Spain? Video Drop James? Start Mead? How do England beat Spain? Bonmati winner sends Spain to Euro 2025 final - highlights. Video Bonmati winner sends Spain to Euro 2025 final - highlights 'A win-win' - reaction in Barcelona to Rashford's arrival 'Greatest stadium on earth' - Lions set for debut at The 'G Is it time for injury replacements in Test cricket? Kelly's extra-time goal gives England victory over Italy Video Kelly's extra-time goal gives England victory over Italy Prem season to open with first Thursday night game Are Aston Martin dark horses to sign Verstappen? Harmanpreet and Goud star as India beat England to secure ODI series. Video Harmanpreet and Goud star as India beat England to secure ODI series 'Historic' football regulator bill becomes law - what it means for fans 'He did things-no one could do' - how 2005 Ashes 'reinvented' Flintoff. Video'He did things-no one could do' - how 2005 Ashes 'reinvented' Flintoff Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.