Overview

• Kerr came on in the 75th minute at Villa Park and scored in stoppage time to secure Chelsea’s 3-1 victory over Aston Villa.
• The strike was her 100th for Chelsea, reached in just 128 appearances.
• It was her first competitive game in about 20 months after a January 2024 ACL injury, which she said made the return feel like a relief.
• Manager Sonia Bompastor praised the 20-minute outing and goal, calling Kerr an idol at the club.
• National-team selection is now in play for October friendlies against Wales and England, subject to fitness, with questions remaining about an immediate return to the captaincy under Joe Montemurro.