West Ham United Women loanee Ria Bose made her debut for Sunderland on Sunday. The defender came off the bench late in her new side's victory over Leicester City in the Women's Super League.
Sunderland's strong start to the season continues with that result. It was their fourth win from the opening league matches, a run that has moved them up the table. Their next fixture is a home match against Manchester City.
Bose joined the club after representing England at the Under-20 Women's World Cup. She played in the Young Lionesses' last-16 defeat last month. Her fellow West Ham loanee, Halle Houssein, was an unused substitute for Aberdeen.
For Bose, the next step in her loan progression will be earning longer appearances. The club's loan report notes it is too early to assess her role in the Sunderland side, but regular minutes are the target. West Ham's own recent form has been mixed, with a loss to Chelsea preceding a win over Southampton. The squad's current standings and stats are also available.
The original report is at whufc.com
