Hawke helped Lincoln reach the semi-final of the Women's FA Cup

England goalkeeper Kay Hawke has agreed to stay with Lincoln City Ladies for another year.

Hawke, 25, joined the Ladyimps from Blackburn in 2007 and only conceded 16 goals in 22 league matches last season.

Hawke said: "I really like the club and I feel that this is a club that is moving in the right direction."

Ladyimps Chairman Geoff Adams added: "We are over the moon to capture the signing of Kay, it's my opinion she is the finest keeper in the country."

Last season the Ladyimps narrowly missed out on promotion to the Premier League finishing second in the Northern Division behind Nottingham Forest.