Sam Kerr captained Australia at the Women's World Cup this summerAustralia striker Sam Kerr, widely regarded as one of the best strikers in the world, has joined Women's Super League leaders Chelsea. Kerr has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal and is available for the second half of the season from January. The former Chicago Red Stars and Perth Glory star scored five goals at the World Cup this summer, leading Australia to the last 16. Kerr said: "The WSL is the best league in Europe. Through more live women's sport available to watch across the BBC in 2019, complemented by our journalism, we are aiming to turn up the volume on women's sport and alter perceptions.

Source: BBC November 13, 2019 08:06 UTC