All eyes on Sam Kerr and Rachel Daly: The World Cup love triangle
With England and Australia facing off in the Women's World Cup today, all the focus will be on which team can triumph over the other. But the close relationship between the players of both teams means this is no ordinary contest...
The game will see England's Rachel Daly come face to face with Australia's star player Sam Kerr - who is now dating the Lioness' ex-girlfriend, the American footballer Kristie Mewis.
Aston Villa star Daly split from Mewis in 2020, with Kerr reportedly beginning her relationship with Mewis the following year.
The love triangle is just one of many close links between both teams, who have more in common than competitive fans might want to acknowledge.
For example, almost half of the Aussies' 23-strong squad – known as the Matildas – play for English clubs in the Women's Super League.
For instance, Australian star player Kerr joined Chelsea in 2019 – alongside fellow teammates including England's Millie Bright, Fran Kirby, Jess Carter and the currently suspended Lauren James.
Earlier this year James and Kerr were photographed celebrating together arm in arm after winning an award for their performances last season – although England fans will doubtless be praying that Kerr's V for victory sign is not on show after tomorrow's game.
Kerr is the two-time consecutive top goal-scorer at Chelsea, and should she start tomorrow, will be matched against defender Bright, the England captain.
'I love Sam but as soon as you step over that white line, she's the opponent,' Bright said when asked how she'll deal with playing against her team-mate.
'For me, it doesn't matter what happens away from here, she's an opponent and there's a job to be done.'
The pair are good friends - and Bright was pictured scooping Kerr
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