Hawke joined Lincoln from Blackburn in 2007

Lincoln Ladies and England goalkeeper Kay Hawke is to play for Ventura County Fusion in the US for three months.

Hawke, 26, will fly out on 9 May, but will return in time for the new season.

"I asked Lincoln if it would be alright for me to go and they agreed, I've assured them I'm coming back in time for our first match," Hawke said.

And Lady Imps chairman Geoff Adams said: "I can think of no better way for our goalkeeper to prepare herself for next season."

Lincoln Ladies are still waiting to see if they will be promoted to the National League next season. Their main rivals Sunderland are five points behind them, but still have two games in hand.

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