Reading have announced a trio of departures from the Women's Championship team ahead of their return from a winter break. 

Liam Gilbert's side have not been in action since December 17 and will return at the end of January.

They will be without Freya Gregory, Rose Kite and Freya Meadows Tuson as the three have departed the Royals today.

Aston Villa have recalled Gregory from her loan spell earlier than originally planned, with the winger making 11 appearances so far this campaign.

Kite leaves after just half a season in order to 'pursue new career challenges' while Meadows Tuson links up with Maidenhead on a dual registration basis.

Now a part-time set-up, the Royals are four points clear of the relegation zone in the second tier after dropping out of the Women's Super League last season.