The 19-year-old has re-joined the Blues on a season-long loan from Manchester City.

A graduate of Durham’s Professional Game Academy, Pritchard made her first-team debut against Sheffield United in February 2023 after being a prolific scorer for the club’s under-21 side.

From there, the youngster became a regular in senior squads and also earned international recognition after teaming-up with the England U19s.

After scoring twice in 22 second tier appearances, Pritchard made the move to Barclays Women’s Super League side Manchester City in January 2024.

During her time with City, the forward has spent time on loan with Crystal Palace and Newcastle United – while continuing to represent England at youth level, starring during the Young Lionesses’ 2024 UEFA Women’s U19 European Championship campaign.