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Sam Kerr is back! Chelsea forward receives first Matildas call-up in two years in 'special moment for Australian football' as clash with Lionesses approaches

Chelsea forward Sam Kerr has received her first Matildas call-up in two years. The talismanic striker has finally earned her long-awaited return to the Australian national squad after overcoming injury heartbreak and surgery. The Blues forward, who tore her ACL during a mid-season training camp in Morocco back in January 2024, has endured a gruelling 20-month road to recovery. But now, the 32-year-old icon has been named in Joe Montemurro’s Australia squad for their October friendlies against Wales and England, her first international call-up since late 2023.

'That's what we want!' – Thomas Tuchel praises Bukayo Saka for giving him a 'problem' as England boss claims Arsenal team-mate Noni Madueke has made him 'very, very sad'

Thomas Tuchel admits that Bukayo Saka has given him a nice "problem", with the Arsenal winger starring for England against Wales after seeing club colleague Noni Madueke miss out through injury. Saka, making his first appearance for the Three Lions since facing Senegal in June, scored a stunning goal for the Three Lions as they eased to a 3-0 victory over geographical neighbours at Wembley Stadium.

'We never got any energy back from the fans!' – Thomas Tuchel takes aim at England supporters after 3-0 win over Wales as he claims Wembley was 'SILENT'

Thomas Tuchel took aim at the 'silent' England fans following their 3-0 win over Wales on Thursday night. Early goals from Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins and Bukayo Saka were enough for the Three Lions to cruise to a routine win against the Dragons, even as England failed to really kick on after easing into the lead. However, Tuchel criticised the supporters at Wembley after the full time whistle.

VIDEO: Bukayo Saka, that is unbelievable! Arsenal winger scores a beauty as England race into 3-0 lead against Wales within 20 minutes

England raced into a 3-0 lead against Wales in their friendly on Thursday night. Bukayo Saka bagged the Three Lions' third with a stunning finish from 20 yards out, leaving Dragons shotstopper Karl Darlow clutching at thin air. Morgan Rogers had fired England ahead in the third minute before Aston Villa teammate Ollie Watkins doubled their advantage eight minutes later.

Spurs ready to launch €30m bid for Brazilian wonderkid Rayan but face competition from Aston Villa in race to snap up Vasco ace

Rayan has emerged as one of the most promising talents in Brazilian football and his performances haven't gone unnoticed by some of the Premier League's heavy hitters. Tottenham have now emerged as the favourites to sign the teenage forward, who has also attracted interest from Chelsea, Liverpool and Aston Villa. However, it's Spurs who are the frontrunners for the 19-year-old.

Tottenham announce £100m cash injection as owners ENIC issue strong statement on club's ambitions amid Harry Kane return talk

Tottenham Hotspur have received a £100 million cash injection from their billionaire owners, the Lewis family, in what the club is calling a “statement of intent”, a clear message that Spurs are going nowhere but up. After months of whispers about potential takeovers, the North London giants have slammed the door shut, promising investment, ambition, and control firmly in the hands of the family that built their empire.

Arsenal women's player ratings vs Lyon: Alessia Russo's opener counts for nothing! Gunners fail to capitalise on fast start as Champions League title defence begins with defeat and winless run goes on

Just six months after Arsenal stunned Lyon on their own patch in the Champions League semi-finals on their way to a second European triumph, the French giants got some revenge on Tuesday night as they spoiled the start of the Gunners' title defence with a 2-1 victory that, in truth, flattered the holders. Alessia Russo gave the hosts the lead with seven minutes on the clock but once Melchie Dumornay had quickly cancelled that out, it was all Lyon as two goals from the Haitian star secured all three points for the eight-time winners.